Summary Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively. Responsibilities Serves as the Supervisory Contract Specialist for the Procurement Branch, with oversight authority of non-appropriated fund (NAF) procurement actions at the MCCS Regional Procurement Office-West (RPO-West)and supports NAF procurement at Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS). Interprets and applies Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Navy, and USMC NAF procurement rules and regulations. Serves as subject matter expert and a senior advisor on MR procurement policy and provides guidance to customers, colleagues, and staff. Uses federal procurement laws, command contracting regulations, instructions, and Comptroller General decisions as reference to complete work. Exercises experience judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness to identify aspects of regulations and laws for application, to design new provisions or innovative financial arrangements, and to develop justifications that include modifications that may deviate from usual practice. Plans, organizes work, and manages procurement actions and resources to ensure maximum productivity and economy. Monitors participation in region-wide contracts and determines the applicability of other NAF or APF contracts for MR and MCCS use. Frequently communicates with senior staff, technical and legal experts, other DoD personnel, and installation personnel on procurement matters. Represents the branch both within and outside the organization. Performs a wide range of contract functions such as procurement planning, solicitation development, proposal evaluation, price analysis, contract negotiation, administration, and termination. Responsible for a wide variety of contract @types, including but not limited to construction and A&E services, information technology, financial support services, and revenue-generating operations. Requirements typically involve state-of-the-art information technology and professional services in a variety of specialty areas such as retail, behavioral health, recreation, education, and Marine and Family Programs. Plans, develops, and establishes contractual strategy for the assigned procurements. Review purchase requests and statements of work to evaluate requirements definition, certification of funds availability, and @type of procurement action to be exercised. May issue requests for information, quotations, and proposals¿Obtains legal, technical, and other necessary reviews and approvals to complete procurement actions. Composes clear, concise, and compelling original correspondence and memoranda. May serve as lead negotiator in developing pre-negotiation strategies, conducting negotiations for acquisitions, and directing post-award negotiations involving contract changes or modifications. Administers assigned contracts to include requests for corrective actions, termination notices, and resolution of disputes. Prepares findings and determination memoranda documenting the basis for non-competitive procurement, contract award, modification, and termination decisions. Maintains contract files pertaining to all procurement phases from solicitation through contract award, post-award administration, and final retirement of files. If appointed as a contracting officer, solicits, awards, and administers complex, high-dollar contracts. May conduct assistance visits at Marine Corps field activities. Meets with MCCS senior staff to inform them of the purpose of visits and subsequent findings, provide documented findings, and follow up with command inquiries and responses. Evaluates overall program effectiveness, administration, technological use, and allocation of resources to ensure effective and efficient procurements that meet the organization's needs. Conducts procedural inspections and reviews for compliance with Marine Corps policies and regulations. Reports discrepancies or non-compliance. Makes recommendations on corrective actions and conducts follow-up inspections. Requirements Conditions of Employment See Duties and Qualifications EVALUATIONS: Qualifications CONTINUATION OF DUTIES: Provides staff guidance and supervision on work to be accomplished, procurement policy, and MCCS mission. Coordinates and integrates the work of subordinate staff into a completed work product. Provides input to the RPO-West Director and Deputy Director on employee performance and skills. Provides training and guidance to new employees. Serves as a primary trainer on procurement functions and procedures. Reviews and comments on staff reports, memoranda, and taskers. Supervises employees to include coaching, counseling, tutoring, and mentoring employees; approving and disapproving leave; recommending and completing personnel actions; completing performance reviews; and signing time cards. Must be alert to alcohol and substance abuse and take appropriate action. Leads effective workforce use that maximizes capabilities, accomplishes workload, and promotes teamwork and staff development. Continually evaluates staffing plans to ensure workload is reasonable and that the staff consists of professional contract specialists. Intervenes and settles contractual discrepancies between staff, requiring activities, and contractors. Plans and adjusts work operations to meet emergency procurement requirements without sacrificing the quality or quantity of own work. In addition to ongoing work, may assume assignment to task forces and special work groups tasked with reviewing, planning, and executing new operational methods and programs. Deals effectively with individuals or groups representing divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view. Complies with DoD Joint Ethics Regulation, including annual ethics training and confidential financial disclosure form submission. Meets ongoing professional education and procurement training requirements. Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner. Asks questions to determine, verify, and solve problems. Checks for satisfaction on the quality of goods and services. Takes action to solve problems quickly. Alerts the higher-level supervisor or proper point of contact for help when issues arise. Adheres to safety regulations and standards. Uses any required safety equipment and observes safe work procedures. Promptly report any observed workplace hazards, any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor. Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment. Performs other duties as assigned. This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs may be required. QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor's Degree in accounting, acquisition planning, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, or economics, or a related field appropriate to the work of the position and four years procurement experience with one year of supervisory experience; OR a combination of college-level education and experience equivalent to and that demonstrates skill to solicit, award, administer, and manage complex high-dollar government related procurements, with five years of supervisory experience; OR appropriate specialized experience in soliciting, awarding, administering and managing complex, high-dollar government related procurements requiring source selection procedures, with five years supervisory experience. MCCS experience preferred. Experience in executing a wide variety of contract requirements and @types (construction, A&E services, and information technology are highly desired). Knowledge of procurement regulations, contract law, and acquisition planning. Knowledge of government and commercial procurement practices, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of contract administration. Excellent leadership and staff development experience demonstrated a track record of problem-solving and process improvement and the ability to function collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organization. Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite and excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal presentation skills. Skill to supervise employees in the accomplishment of work. This position is designated a Position of Trust, and the incumbent must be eligible for a background check. Appointment and continued employment are subject to a favorable National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background check. Must file an annual Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450). Education Additional Information GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp. As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made. Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS. Required Documents: Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable. If prior military, DD214 Member Copy This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce. Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card. INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION. ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.
