You will serve as an ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST (Acquisition Management Specialist (Buyer) in the Contracting Division C, Contracts Department of NAVSURFWARCEN IH DIV. This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-3 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-09 through GS-10. 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 solicit, evaluate, negotiate and award contractual vehicles under the Simplified Acquisition threshold (SAT) with commercial organizations, educational institutes, and nonprofit organizations. You will issue purchase orders and delivery orders for the purchase, rent or lease of a variety of supplies and services. You will procure Special Test Equipment, Ammunition and Explosives, Software Licenses, and Emergency Hazard Material. You will ensure all critical information is included in solicitation packages, which include Request for Quotes, quality/inspection requirements, security requirements, and technical drawings.

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.

Qualifications

TO QUALIFY FOR NT-04 POSITION: 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) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: applying analytical and evaluative techniques to validate contract proposals or procurement initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance in the delivery of products and services. TO QUALIFY FOR NT-03 POSITION: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band, NT-02 (GS-05/08 equivalent grade level) or in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: assisting in the analysis of contracts to ensure adherence to product or service specifications. 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:

FOR NT-04:

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

-OR

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

-OR

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/

-OR

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.

FOR NT-03:

-Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree.

-OR

-Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.

-OR

Successful completion of an LL.B. or J.D., if related to the position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/ federal-occupations-by-college-major/

-OR

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]