You will serve as an Administrative/Technical Specialist (Contracting Officers Representative (COR)) in the Manufacturing Project Office, Execution Team (MPE) of NAVSURFWARCEN IH DIV. The NT-05 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to the GS-13 and GS-14. The salary range shown above represents all of the positions within the band, including high grade positions. This is not a high grade position; therefore, the salary may be limited to a GS-13 Step 10 (currently $153,354).

Duties

You will serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) responsible for assisting customers in the development of contracts based on technical input. You will serve as a team leader who will train and mentor other Department CORs, and serve as a POC for the M Department COR community of practice. You will coordinate responses from other CORs to compile, prepare and provide Department level briefing to review overall contract status and issues. You will develop and coordinate the contracting strategy with a contract specialist, the technical acquisition specialist, program office, and financial office personnel. You will develop Justifications and Authorizations for other than Open Competition, review the Statement of Work, draft Determination and Findings, and other documentation or approvals to support the contracting process. You will provide expert advice and guidance on the development of the contracting strategy, necessary supporting documentation, and other project management documentation requirements. You will serve as expert 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 prepare and submit visitor passes as required to support contractor entry requirements. You will coordinate and resolve requests for information (RFI), conduct complex pricing analysis, provide recommendations to the contracting officer for contracting design, construction, modifications, and schedule related issues. You will perform logistics duties to support effective mechanical data, maintainability, supportability, or supply support functions. 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.
• 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 NT-4 (GS-11/12 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 the execution of contracts (e.g., large service contracting, simplified acquisition process, procurement request process, appropriations) to ensure compliance with financial and technical requirements for an acquisitions program. 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.

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]