You will serve as a CONTRACT SPECIALIST in the CONTRACT DEPARTMENT of FORCES SURVEILLANCE SUPPORT CTR.

Duties

You will be responsible for performing the full range of pre-and post-award contracting functions. You will be responsible for funding, change orders, supplemental agreements, contract payments, coordination of Government property, resolution of performance issues, cure notices, show cause letters and terminations for convenience or default. You will be responsible for obtaining and coordinating appropriate contracting data from business and Forces Surveillance Support Center (FSSC) officials. You will implement contracting policies, practices and procedures related to the establishment of acquisition timelines, contract deliverables, technical direction letters, contract option extensions and new and follow-on contract awards. You will provide comprehensive contracting support on Incentive/award fee boards and cost proposal boards.

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.
• 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.
• 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 addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, to qualify for the CONTRACT SPECIALIST, GS-1102-12 your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience independently interpreting contract administration/management principles, policies, regulations, practices, and procedures for contracts with technical specifications and special contract terms, conditions and cost structures such as cost reimbursement, fixed-price and award-fee. Experience performing market research functions such as developing Performance Work Statements (PWS), Statements of Work (SOW), plan appropriate procurement strategies, identify potential contractors and/or sources of supply, and provide guidance to other departments. Experience interpreting and applying procurement statutes, executive orders, federal, departmental or agency, and local contract laws, regulations, contracting principles, performance and technical requirements, contract types, required provisions/clauses, and special provisions. Experience applying the FAR, DFARS, and NMCARS, along with DoD/DoN procurement policy and instructions. Experience recommending actions to Department Head. In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, to qualify for the CONTRACT SPECIALIST, GS-1102-11, your resume must demonstrate at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the GS-09 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 applying contract administration/management principles, policies, regulations, practices, and procedures for contracts with technical specifications and special contract terms, conditions and cost structures such as cost reimbursement, fixed-price and award-fee. Experience applying procurement statutes, executive orders, federal, departmental or agency, and local contract laws, regulations, contracting principles, performance and technical requirements, contract types, required provisions/clauses, and special provisions. Experience applying the FAR, DFARS, and NMCARS, along with DoD/DoN procurement policy and instructions. Experience applying oral and written communication methods and techniques in order to work with business, industry, technical and other government officials from diverse backgrounds4 years above high school. Experience participating in the pre-award and post award phases of contracting such as planning, negotiation, administration and close out of contracts. 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.

GS-12:There is no education substitution for the GS-12 but basic education above is still required.

GS-11: Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree related to position being filled.
OR
Successful completion of three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree related to position being filled.
OR
Possession of an LL.M. that is related to this position being filled.
OR
A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.

Contacts

• Address FORCES SURVEILLANCE SUPPORT CTR FSSC Chesapeake, VA 23322 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]