You will serve as an ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST (Acquisition Technical Specialist) in the Guns Division (G3), Systems Integration (G) of NAVSURFWARCEN IH DIV located in Picatinny, NJ. This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-4 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-11 and GS-12. This vacancy is being recruited as a two-grade interval position.

Duties

You will serve as an acquisition technical specialist providing support for the acquisition of Naval Minor Caliber Gun Weapon Systems (GWS). You will interface with the Director of Acquisition and Strategic Planning, ISEA Minor Caliber GWS Project Manager, Sponsor(s), Acquisition Engineering Agents (AEAs), Acquisition Technical Specialists, and the Contracting Officer Representative. You will collaborate with the Director of Acquisition and Strategic Planning and teammates to execute technical rigor programs needed for timely and quality production and procurement of Naval Minor Caliber GWSs. You will participate in work related to the acquisition plans, technical data reviews, risk management, and in Source Selection requirements for gun weapon system(s); and provide progress reports/updates to your chain of command. You will perform work applying various business strategies which require the application of acquisition theories, trade practices, concepts and principles as they relate to manufacturing and quality control.

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.
• 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 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band, NT-03 (GS-09/10 equivalent) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: evaluating contractor performance or supporting development of contract documentation (e.g. Procurement Data Package, Statement of Work, Independent Government Cost Estimate, Technical Reviews, etc.) to ensure conformance to contracting regulations for procurement of products, supplies, or services for weapons system programs. 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

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

-Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

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-Successful completion of three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree.

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Successful completion of an LL.M. degree that is related to the position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/

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Have a combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. My percentage of the required education plus my percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent.

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]