You will serve as a Production Cost Specialist in the Research and Development Services Division, Code 350220 of NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY.

Duties

You will serve as a customer liaison ensuring that main objectives, priority, cost and time periods are met. You will assist the supervisor and the Budget Analyst in budget formulation, accruals and execution. You will verify funding and set up Network Activities (NWAs) for all contracts, and validate the NWAs in the Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) system for work requests. You will act as the Contract Officer Representative (COR) assistant and assists in the communication, preparation and execution of funding for outside sources. You will Interpret procurement regulations and policies for production control. You will monitor contractor costs and resolve problems related to payments and contract modifications using knowledge of contract administration principles and practices. You will review the accuracy of documentation for planning and cost estimating for maintenance repair, alteration, and minor new construction of facilities, grounds and utilities.

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.
• 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.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least three years of general experience, one year of which was equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level or the NO-01 pay band that demonstrates the ability to: analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; plan and organize work; and, communicate effectively orally and in writing. 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 full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university;

OR

• A combination of education and experience as described above is also qualifying for this position.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Contacts

• Address NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY 4555 Overlook Avenue SW Washington, DC 20375-5324 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]