You will serve as a Supervisory Administrative /Technical Specialist - Code 0223 Contracting Branch Head in the Contracts Department, Code 02 of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWC PHILA DIV). This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-5 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-13 and GS-14.

Duties

You will plan, guide, direct, and administer all branch activities and resources and provide guidance on acquisitions from requisition to contract closeout. You will strategize and review work of Contracting Officers and Contract Specialists in the branch. You will review work products for the development of facts, soundness of judgment and adequacy of analysis as to ensure compliance with statutes, procedures, regulations and policy. You will play an integral part of the planning, guiding, directing and administering all Branch activities and resources and provide guidance and review on acquisitions from requisition to contract completion. You will utilize knowledge of Federal, Department of Defense (DoD), and Navy contracting laws, regulations and procedures applicable to the acquisition process. You will serve as Contracting Officer with authority for issuing solicitations; entering into and signing contracts, contract modifications, terminations, Determinations and Findings; Justifications and Approvals; and Business Clearances. You will serve as advisor in procurement planning meetings for acquisitions assigned to your team. You will assign and monitor staff work in order to set priorities, set by the Division Head, DCCO and CCO. You will assist in the development of procurement objectives for the program in terms of competition and price range You will plan the contractual vehicle including the use of pricing arrangements, subcontracting policy, set-aside policies and similar considerations. You will strategize and review work of contract officers and other specialists in the branch; review work in a manner consistent with the employee's career level and regulatory requirements. You will develop comprehensive strategic plans and evaluate the Branch's effectiveness

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
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.

Qualifications

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band NT-04 (GS 11 and GS 12 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: serving as an advisor and reviewer of procurement processes and contractual documents and managing the execution of contracts for the procurement of supplies, or services. 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.

Contacts

• Address NSWC PHILA DIV 5001 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19112 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]