You will serve as a Supervisory Contract Specialist in the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk (FLCN), Contracting Department of NAVSUP FLC NORVA GF.

Duties

You will be a subject-matter expert in Federal, DOD and DON contracting laws, regulations, principles and procedures, contracts and provisions throughout the organization. You will typically advise management and colleagues on difficult problems, conduct special studies, propose options and alternatives, and represent the command. You will initiate and conduct reviews and surveys to effect improvements in existing policy, regulations and procedures. You will participate in the overall planning, management and administration of operations regarding program directives, the sourcing process, and contracting activities. You will identify and apply appropriate resources and ensure all personnel are aware of their role and responsibilities to ensure program success. You will be responsible for the management of all projects executed by the Division and in support of the customer and a technical expert and senior Contracting Officer and negotiator for the division within the department. You will provide the leadership necessary to maintain an effective and productive workforce and ensure a continuous flow and exchange of information between employees.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

Your resume must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing Contract Specialist work. Specialized experience is defined as applying a mastery knowledge of contracting advisory services to ensure regulations and requirements are met, and must include all of the following: (1) Demonstrate utilizing a knowledge of Federal, DOD and DON contracting laws, regulations, principles and procedures, contracts and provisions to provide guidance and leadership to Contact Specialists and other subordinate personnel; (2) Utilizing knowledge of methods of contracting applicable to the acquisition of supplies, personnel, and non-personnel services to develop acquisition solutions; (3) Managing multiple contracting projects to ensure Program goals and objectives are met; (4) Analyzing existing policies and procedures to develop and implement improvements and extend existing contracting techniques; (5) Communicating orally and in writing to collaborate across organizations to reach concurrence on processes, projects, and desired outcomes. 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.

Contacts

• Address NAVSUP FLC NORVA GF 1968 Gilbert Street Suite 600 Norfolk, VA 23511-3392 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]