You will serve as a Contract Specialist at NAVSUP Weapons System Support. You will be part of the Strategic Weapons System (SWS) Division who is charged with supporting the Naval Nuclear Deterrence Mission and the Trident Weapons System on behalf of Strategic Systems Programs. This is your opportunity to be part of the team tasked with supporting the Navy's highest priority operational weapons system.

Duties

You will perform comprehensive acquisition planning, analysis, and negotiation for spare parts acquisitions in support of SSP managed equipment, including all facets of the strategic weapons system. You will prepare solicitations which involve complex or vaguely defined requirements, and evaluate proposals based upon various factors beyond mere price. You will be responsible for the negotiation, placement, and administration of NAVSUP WSS Basic Ordering Agreements (BOAs). You will conduct post-award conferences with contractors to clarify contractual requirements, monitor contractor performance for potential problems/delays, and advise Team members of item delivery status.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.
• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Contracting Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.
• You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. In addition to the Basic Education Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector utilizing a knowledge of contracting policies and procedures, negotiation techniques, technical requirements, and the contractor's operations to negotiate and definitive contracts/contractual actions for supplies. Examples of specialized experience include: 1) Prepare solicitations which involve complex or vaguely defined requirements, and evaluate proposals based upon various factors beyond mere price; 2) Conduct post-award conferences with contractors to clarify contractual requirements, and monitor contractor performance for potential problems/delays; 3) Perform comprehensive acquisition planning, analysis, and negotiation for spare parts acquisitions in support of managed equipment; and 4) Resolve problems inherent in the contracting and teaming processes and provide training to junior team members.. 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

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. Applicants currently in the Contingency Contracting Force are also exempt from meeting this requirement.

Contacts

• Address NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT Naval Supply Weapon Systems Support 5450 Carlisle Pike Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-0791 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]