You will serve as an ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST in the Energetics Manufacturing Department (M), Manufacturing Project Office (MP), Execution Team (MPE) of NAVSURFWARCEN IH DIV. This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The N-4 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-11 and GS-12. This vacancy is being used to recruit for two-grade interval position.

Duties

You will serve as a Logistics Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) responsible for assisting customers in the development of contracts based on technical input. You will develop and coordinate the contracting strategy with a contract specialist, the technical specialist, program office, and financial office personnel. You will develop generating Justifications and Authorizations (J and A) for other than Open Competition, the Statement of Work (SOW), Determination and Findings (D and F), and other documentation or approvals to support the contracting process. You will provide proper and appropriate oversight of contractor performance and contract execution to ensure financial and technical compliance with the contract terms and conditions. You will serve as liaison with the contracting office, resolve contractual issues during contract performance, verify funding is applied to contracts, ensure adequate contract performance, and review and approve invoices for payment. You will support a manufacturing organization. You will be required to report to the duty location advertised in the announcement on a regular and reoccurring basis. Occasional telework options may be available.

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.
• 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.

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: applying analytical and evaluative techniques to validate contract proposals or procurement initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance in the delivery of products and services. 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.

OR

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

OR

-Possession of an LL.M., if related to this position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/

OR

-A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.

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]