Summary You will serve as a Contract Specialist in the Regional Contracts Department of NAVSUP FLC SD GF. Responsibilities You will be responsible for performing pre-award, post-award functions, and termination actions on various contracts, including complex, high dollar value and unique procurements. You will be responsible for all aspects of procurement from the early stages of procurement planning to contract award, including providing guidance to technical personnel in the preparation of the procurement request package. You will be responsible for all contract administration functions from date of contract award through contract close-out, including monitoring contract performance and negotiating contract modifications. You will determine the competitive range in negotiations with one or more offerors and prepare award documents. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS 9: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector demonstrating the following under close supervisory control: a knowledge of basic procurement procedures and techniques to make recommendations by analyzing facts and conditions, and making comparison of prices, discounts, delivery dates, or handling charges. Examples of specialized experience may include: 1) Review purchase orders or contract files for inclusion of specific documents or clauses. 2) Analyze facts and conditions to make comparison of prices and discounts in order to determine conclusions and/or make recommendations. 3) Apply arithmetic practices used in business sufficient to compare prices on recurring @types of procurements. 4.) Utilize procurement regulations and technical material in order to assist in the preparation of procurement actions. GS11: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector demonstrating a knowledge of basic procurement procedures and techniques to make recommendations by analyzing facts and conditions, and making comparison of prices, discounts, delivery dates, or handling charges. Examples of specialized experience may include: 1) Review purchase orders or contract files for inclusion of specific documents or clauses. 2) Analyze facts and conditions to make comparison of prices and discounts in order to determine conclusions and/or make recommendations. 3) Apply arithmetic practices used in business sufficient to compare prices on recurring @types of procurements. 4.) Utilize procurement regulations and technical material in order to assist in the preparation of procurement actions. Applicant must meet the following Department of Defense qualification requirements for 1102 contracting positions: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/DoD\Qualification\Standard\For\GS-1102.pdf And the title 10 requirements found here: http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section1724&num=0&edition=prelim Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education Applicants must meet the following Basic Education Requirement of the Department of Defense Qualification Standard for Contracting Positions: A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. NOTE: The education requirement listed above applies only to individuals entering DoD GS-1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000. Current civilian personnel in DoD who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000 are exempt from meeting this requirement. Current military members who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent) 1102 or before September 30, 2000 are also exempt from meeting this requirement. GS9: 2 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or masters or equivalent graduate degree or LL.B. or J.D. GS11: 3 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.
