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 Uses knowledge of Department of Defense, Department of Navy, and Marine Corps Nonappropriated Fund rules and regulations for the procurement of a wide range of commercial equipment, supplies, services, and construction. Performs pre-award and post award contract functions to include solicitation development, financial analysis, negotiation and contract administration supporting the Regional Procurement Office (RPO) and Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) activities. 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, financial services and Marine and Family Programs. Uses knowledge of various @types of contracts, methods of contracting and selection factors to plan strategies to procure complex requirements and conduct negotiations in pre-award and post award phases of contracting. Reviews requests, analyzes requirements, and recommends revisions to statements of work or specifications. Decides on @type of contract, milestones and procurement plans. Reviews justifications for single or sole source procurement actions and prepares documentation. Uses knowledge of a variety of: program objectives, technical services and commercial business practices to identify sources, analyze financial data and proposals to participate in planning, negotiation and administration. Analyzes proposals for conformance with the solicitation. Performs financial analysis to determine price reasonableness. Coordinates technical evaluation to determine acceptability of technical proposals. Obtains pre-award surveys to establish contactor responsibility and obtains audits and pricing reports to develop negotiation strategy. Negotiates with potential contractors. Awards contracts within delegated contracting officer authority or recommends award to contracting officer. Conducts post award conferences and debriefings. Responds to protests of contract awards, contractor complaints and inquiries relating to procurement action. Performs contract administration functions until final delivery and payments are completed and contracts are closed and retired. Performs warning and termination actions as required. May personally monitor contractor's performance via telephone conversations, correspondence, reports and visits for status of contract performance, scheduling, problems and proposed solutions and verification of deliveries. Interprets contract provisions for contractors and MR/MCCS officials. Negotiates contract modifications. Renders decisions on contractor complaints, inquiries relating to procurement actions and claims. In consultation with the supervisor develops priorities and critical deadlines. Independently coordinates and carries out work and resolves most problems that occur. Ensures PII compliance in the handling of personal data regarding contractors. Serves as NAF Purchase Card Agency Program Coordinator (APC). Ensures approving officials and purchase card holders comply with MR purchase card policy and procedures, including training, review, and account maintenance. Monitors transactions, reconciliation procedures, and maximizes command use of purchase card. Ensures PII compliance in the handling of personal data. Maintains contract files pertaining to all phases of procurement from solicitation to contract award, post award administration, and final retirement of files. Composes clear, concise and effective original correspondence and memoranda. Monitors organizational participation in system wide contracts and joint contracts with sister services as required. Uses federal procurement laws, command contracting regulations, instructions and Comptroller General decisions as reference to complete work. Interprets guidelines to determine extent of relevance. Exercises experience judgment, initiative and resourcefulness to identify aspects regulations and laws for application, to design new provisions or innovative financial arrangements to develop justifications that include modifications that may deviate from usual practice. Requirements Conditions of Employment See Duties and Qualifications EVALUATIONS: Qualifications (DUTIES CONTINUED) Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner. Takes action to solve problems quickly. Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise. Adheres to safety regulations and standards. Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and 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. Travel may be required to facilitate pre-proposal conferences, site visits, and training. Performs other related duties as assigned. This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs may be required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BACHELORS DEGREE in contracting, acquisition planning or a related field appropriate to the work of position AND three years of experience in the occupation, or a related field or work area, OR an appropriate combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of knowledge and skill equivalent to that gained in the above, OR appropriate experience that demonstrates that the applicant has acquired the knowledge, skills, and abilities equivalent to that gained in the above. Knowledge of federal, state and/or local contract laws, regulations and commercial business practices and procedures applicable to the acquisition of a variety of requirements. Knowledge of various @types of contracts, methods of contracting and strategies to conduct negotiations in pre-award and post award phases of contracting. Knowledge of program objectives sufficient to identify sources, analyze financial data, review contract proposal, determine contractor responsibility and administer complex contract requirements. Education Additional Information GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, 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.
