You will serve as a Technical Department Acquisition Advocate (TDAA) in the Test and Evaluation Department of Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Keyport (NAVUNSEAWARCENDIV KEYPORT WA). This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-5 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-13 and GS-14.

Duties

You will develop, plan, execute, and monitor the effectiveness of department procurement activities including contracting, bank card, and other purchasing practices in support of department mission accomplishment. You will supervise department Contract Officer Representatives and provide oversight for department purchasing competencies. You will be responsible for hiring, discipline, leave approval, time keeping, and mentoring for a small workforce. You will support the Department Head in developing department procurement policy supporting technical work execution. You will develop and report metrics that assist Department Managers in improving the effectiveness of procurement activities. You will plan, organize and administrate complex projects and initiatives. You will establish and implement policies and provide advice and guidance. You will conceptualize, plan and obtain cooperation of high-level personnel, foster teamwork and direct the work of others. You will develop requirements for data calls internal and external to Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Keyport. You will lead and participate in business planning efforts of Keyport’s support organizations. You will visualize, articulate and solve both complex and simple problems and concepts and make decisions that are based on available information.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower level NT-04 (GS-11/12 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector planning, developing, or monitoring the effectiveness of an organization's procurement activities. 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address NAVUNSEAWARCENDIV KEYPORT WA 610 Dowell Street Keyport, WA 98345 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]