Contract Specialist

Commander, Navy Installations • Millington, TN • 15h ago

Summary This position is assigned to the Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Acquisitions Branch (N945); Fleet and Family Readiness Support Services, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Millington, TN. Incumbent Serves as a Headquarters (HQ) Contract Specialist providing procurement and procurement-related support to CNIC HQ and FFR activities; Fleet and Family Support Centers; and the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD). Responsibilities In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience. Duties include but are not limited to: Provides procurement facilitation to program customers, technical and financial specialists, co-workers, and vendors. Provides acquisition guidance and technical assistance by assisting customers with interpreting procurement policies, reviewing statements of work, solicitations, and contract requirements for supplies and services. Act as acquisition specialist for requirements from cradle to grave. Receives and analyzes purchase requests and other related documents for accuracy and correctness for a variety of supplies and services unique to OSD and CNIC FFR needs. Determines best method of procurement, such as formal negotiated contract, purchase order, delivery order, or purchase card. Selects appropriate contract @type, contract terms, pricing provisions, applicable contract clauses, and acquisition methods. Conducts negotiations for a wide range of contractual actions. Negotiates with contractors on non-routine problems such as cases where no precedent has been established and when procuring first-time highly technical or complex supplies and equipment. Takes action on items and services with urgent priority, assuring that all legal and regulatory requirements are accomplished. Conducts pre-performance conferences and debriefs. Facilitates as a liaison between OSD, CNIC, and FFR personnel; and contractors, in order to educate customers on regulatory directives and policies, clarify contractual and/or technical requirements; and incorporate knowledge on projected requirements in order to develop adequate sources of procurement. Provided advisory purchasing assistance to OSD, CNIC Headquarters, and FFR personnel pertaining to the resolution of purchasing problems. Participates in assist visits and provides training as a result of those visit findings. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. A qualified candidate must possesses at least one of the following: A Ph. D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. At least 3 years of specialized experience and demonstrated job performance in a contracting position. An equivalent combination of education and specialized experience. A qualified candidate also possesses the following: Knowledge of NAF and appropriated fund procurement operations, policies, and procedures. Knowledge and application of Federal statutes, Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DON), and CNIC procurement/contracting regulations as well as various industry practices, publications, and trends. Knowledge and application of automated accounting systems and on-line computer programs. Experience and Skill in the use of a computer including automated systems (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, spreadsheets, databases, etc.). Experience and Skill in analyzing/evaluating records, reports, regulations, and other relevant materials pertaining to procurement/contracting, and in preparing reports. Experience and Skill in conducting subject matter related training. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Education As a minimum education requirement for this series, a qualified candidate must possess one of the following: A 4-year course study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field. At least 24-semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. Additional Information Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes. Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

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