CONTRACT SUPPORT SPECIALIST (SMALL BUSINESS)

Department of the Navy/Assistant for Administration • Washington Navy Yard, DC • 15h ago

Summary You will serve as a CONTRACT SUPPORT SPECIALIST (SMALL BUSINESS) in the Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP). Responsibilities You will be responsible by law and regulation for activities that range from policy implementation to vendor outreach. You will lead initiatives that support the growth and sustainability of small businesses, focusing on strategic planning, program management, and collaboration with various stakeholders to foster a vibrant small business environment. You will develop and implement acquisition strategies that meet agency needs while optimizing resources. You will analyze market trends and identifies small business opportunities to make informed decisions. You will support the Director in developing and implementing an organizational vision that integrates key organizational program goals, priorities, values, and other factors. You will provide technical assistance, professional advice and guidance to acquisition managers, contract specialists and small business professionals (SBPs). Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-13) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: -Directing the strategy, lifecycle execution, and financial oversight of complex federal acquisition programs (such as the Mentor-Prote´ge´ Program), including proactively resolving budget discrepancies, managing contract performance risks, and balancing strict regulatory requirements with strategic industrial base objectives. -Utilizing advanced analytical methods to diagnose root causes of ambiguous program challenges, and experience building consensus among diverse internal and external stakeholders (e.g., industry partners, program managers, and defense agencies) to align competing priorities and drive mission success without direct authoritative control. -Analyzing complex program issues to develop data-driven recommendations, drafting comprehensive strategic reports, and delivering persuasive, actionable briefings to senior executive leadership (e.g., Directors, Deputies) to influence high-level organizational decision-making. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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 Additional Information No PCS costs will be paid. This a Defense Acquisition Workforce position that requires a Contracting, Foundational acquisition certification. The incumbent has 36 months to earn this certification. Incumbent must obtain and maintain certification in accordance with DoD Instruction 5000.66. Acquisition Workforce (AWF) members must complete 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every two (2) years, in accordance with DoDI 5000.66. Workforce members are encouraged to earn their CLPs by completing Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Credentials. 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 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. 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/ 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

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