You will serve as a Procurement Analyst in the Contracting Department, Policy and Compliance Division Office, of MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND.

Duties

You will examine, analyze, and evaluate a variety of contractual actions of a complex, critical and/or unprecedented nature submitted to Commander, Military Sealift Command (COMSC) for review and approval. You will be responsible for the analysis and evaluation of contracting matters and the initiation, development and recommendation of contracting policies, procedures, guidance, and oversight of MSC contracting offices worldwide. You will maintain liaison with MSC Legal Counsel and ensure that all policy and compliance issues with possible legal ramifications are coordinated with legal counsel. You will initiate, develop and recommend contracting policies and procedures for the guidance and control of MSC contracting offices worldwide. You will participate in the development of policy as a representative to special task groups with the DOD and DON. You will provide advice and guidance on contracting matters to project managers and contacting officers at all MSC locations. You will analyze and recommend implementation of Federal, DOD, and DON procurement directives and policies, and initiates, develops and recommends MSC contracting and ocean transportation policies, procedures, and directives.

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
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). You must be certified as a Career Field Contracting Level III. If you are not certified you must achieve certification within 24 months of appointment.
• 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 eligible for part time, full time or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.
• 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.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

Qualifications

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience utilizing Government contracting laws, acquisition regulations, procedures, statutes, and instructions applicable to the acquisition of ship/shore related systems and items. Experience using various eBusiness systems and applications sufficient to develop, train and implement contracting policies offices worldwide. Experience demonstrating analytical skill sufficient to evaluate audit reports, regulations, and other relevant material as a basis for developing and implementing departmental guides of procedures applicable to ship related contracting. Experience demonstrating written communications to present sensitive recommendations to higher authority. 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.

Contacts

• Address MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND 471 East C Street Norfolk, 23511 GB
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]