This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-3 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-9 and GS-10; the NT-4 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-11 and GS-12. You will serve as a Purchasing Requisition Specialist in the Systems Integration Department (G) of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division.

Duties

You will be responsible for purchasing materials, equipment, and services through different means of acquisition. You will work closely with customers to initiate the procurement process by entering PRs for new contracts and/or modifications to existing contract actions, including close-out and review requests for purchases. You will complete all applicable paperwork, reports, and procurement packages necessary to provide a complete acquisition package to the Approving Official (AO) for approval. You will assemble and submit monthly reconciliation packages and obtain purchase card AO approval. You will enter and track acquisition transactions into the Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Program from initiation to close-out. You will determine the most effective methods of acquiring products within requirement timeframes. You will provide detailed information on the requisitioning processes for compliance and efficiency by researching procured and stocked material in ERP systems. You will provide technical advice on Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and Indian Head Division specific business rules, processes and procedures, and hierarchy of sources. You will provide training, guidance and assistance to employees at the next lower level to assist in developing their skills and expertise.

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.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final 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.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• 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.
• This is a bargaining unit position.

Qualifications

TO QUALIFY FOR NT-4: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-3 pay band (GS-9 and GS-10 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Applying analytical and evaluative techniques to process procurements for Operating Materials and Supplies (OM&S). TO QUALIFY FOR NT-3: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-2 pay band (GS-5 through GS-8 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Applying basic analytical and evaluative techniques to process procurements for Operating Materials and Supplies (OM&S). Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: 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

TO QUALIFY FOR NT-4: In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

• A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR
• Three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR
• An LL.M., if related to the position being filled; OR
• A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.

TO QUALIFY FOR NT-3: In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

• A master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR
• Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR
• An LL.B. or J.D., if related to the position being filled; OR
• A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Contacts

• Address NAVSURFWARCEN IH DIV 4247 S Patterson Rd Suite 116 Indian Head, MD 20640-5150 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]