You will serve as a MANAGER in the Acquisition and Contracting Support group (Code 702) in the Major Test Programs and Industrial Support Department (Department 70) of NSWC PHILA DIV. This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-06 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to the GS-14 and GS-15.

Duties

You will be responsible for the management functions essential to the operation of the department acquisition organization and will provide the support necessary to accomplish the organization’s mission. You will provide oversight and advise the Department Head and Deputy Department Head and Land Based Engineering Site (LBES)/Test Program Personnel in the areas of acquisition and contracting. You will collaborate with senior NAVSEA acquisition program personnel and NAVSEA technical authorities to develop acquisition objectives, plans and priorities. You will utilize expertise in contracting, acquisition, business operations, and financial execution to advance Hull, Mechanical and Electrical test programs and related acquisition and contracting requirements to advance test program goals.

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.
• 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.
• 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

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band NT-05 (GS-13 and 14) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: leading acquisition planning and coordination for Major Test Programs execution at the Departments and Commands levels. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: 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 NSWC PHILA DIV 5001 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19112 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]