You will serve as an ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST(ACQUISITION TECHNICAL SPECIALIST) in the MINOR CALIBER GUNS BRANCH of the GUNS DIVISION in the SYSTEMS INTEGRATION DEPARTMENT of NAVSURFWARCEN IH DIV. This position is equivalent to the GS-13/14 level. The salary range shown above represents all of the positions within the band, including high grade positions. This is not a high grade position; therefore, the salary may be limited to a GS-13 Step 10 (currently $157,934).

Duties

You will serve as a lead acquisition technical specialist providing expert advice and support for the acquisition of Naval Minor Caliber Gun Weapon Systems (GWS). You will perform at a high level representing the organization both internally and externally, and interface with the ISEA Project Manager/Lead, sponsor, and Director of Acquisition and Strategic Planning. You will be involved with and direct the work of developing and implementing acquisition plans in progressive stages. You will conduct analysis and implement best practices in resolving complex technical and acquisition issues. You will work with the Director of Acquisition and Strategic Planning, contracting personnel, and sponsor(s) to execute technical rigor programs needed for timely and quality production of Naval Minor Caliber GWSs. You will lead and support work related to acquisition plans, procurement data packages for large contracts of services and material, technical assessment reports, and risk management for award of contracts to procure weapon systems. You will participate in Source Selection requirements for gun weapon system(s). You will lead delegated efforts and/or personnel and effectively manage milestones while optimizing the use of available resources to attain project goals.

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 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

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-04 pay band (GS-11/12 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing contracting or acquisition functions (e.g. preparing technical assessment reports and procurement data packages) to develop and implement acquisition plans and strategies for contracts to support the procurement of weapon systems. 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.

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]