You will serve as a Contract Specialist in the Business Operations Department of the SUPERVISOR OF SHIPBUILDING GROTON. Salary by Grade Levels: GS-7 - $52,471 to $68,212 GS-9 - $64,183 to $83,434

Duties

You will perform proposal evaluations for nuclear powered submarine design and construction contracts awarded by Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). You will evaluate the reasonableness of Contractor information regarding the use of government equipment/tools/facilities and make-or buy considerations. You will provide recommendations on Contractor's compliance with Cost Accounting Standards and Equal Opportunity requirements, subcontracting plans, special clauses or terms and conditions, and costs disallowed by the Defense Contract Audit Agency. You will participate in the preparation of official field pricing reports. You will perform the full range of pre-award functions and assess social-economic considerations in evaluating subcontract awards. You will evaluate new prime contracts, anticipated contract modifications, subcontract arrangements, entitlement for insurance and other claims, justification for unpriced contract changes, and urgent government furnished equipment repairs. You will formulate negotiation strategy, resolve work-scope disputes, and prepare appropriate pre and post negotiation business clearances commensurate with required approval authority. You will negotiate cost, profit/fee, special terms and conditions, delay and disruption claims, insurance claims, and other requests for equitable adjustment as required. You will perform contract closeout requirements and other administration functions as required.

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). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.
• 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 is a bargaining unit position.
• 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 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 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.

Qualifications

For the GS-09 Grade Level: 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-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: as a professional contract specialist providing assistance or support in the execution of contracting functions (e.g. cost/price analysis, negotiations, pre-award and post award processes, solicitations, procurement, and contractor performance) to ensure compliance with established laws or contract terms and requirements. For the GS-07 Grade Level Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing professional contracting work providing assistance during the contracting process. 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. Applicants currently in the Contingency Contracting Force are also exempt from meeting this requirement.

http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/DoD_Qualification_Standard_For_GS-1102.pdf

Contacts

• Address SUPERVISOR OF SHIPBUILDING GROTON 73 Eastern Point Road Groton, CT 06340-4990 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]