You will serve as a Contract Specialist in the Contracts Department (Code 02) of NAVUNSEAWARCENDIV NEWPORT RI. This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-4 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-11 and GS-12. The NT-3 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-9 and GS-10.

Duties

You will perform assignments such as simplified acquisitions and administering post award functions such as issuing orders, and completing contract modifications, evaluating performance, and completing contract terminations. You will be responsible for all aspects of the procurement process beginning with identification of requirement through post award of contract. You will independently plan and accomplish work assignments under general supervision with assistance from higher graded contract specialists for more complex and/or non-routine work assignments. You will provide assistance in the development and review of requirements (Statement of Work, specifications, technical evaluation criteria, source selection plans) and makes recommendations to ensure documents are complete and well defined. You will recommend appropriate method of procurement (full and open competition, sole source) by reviewing previous history, market conditions and/or technical data packages. You will prepare and issue solicitations for a variety of requirements (services and/or supplies), selects appropriate clauses including packaging and delivery requirements or other stipulations. You will serve as the central point of contact for inquiries on assigned procurement actions. You will perform detailed price and cost analysis of proposals received to assess fair and reasonableness and make recommendations to higher graded contract specialists. You will prepare business clearances, participating in negotiations with higher graded contract specialists, and providing recommendations for award. You will coordinate with other Government agencies to obtain wage rate information, request audits and/or pre award survey.

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 complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Secret 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.

Qualifications

For the NT-04 pay band: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-03 (GS-09/10 equivalent) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, awarding, or administering contracts in support of an acquisition program. For the NT-03 pay band: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-02 (GS-05-08 equivalent) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector assisting in soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, awarding, or administering contracts in support of an acquisition program. 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.

TO QUALIFY FOR NT-4: Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows:

• A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR
• Three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR
• A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.

TO QUALIFY FOR NT-3: Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows:

• A master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR
• Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR
• An LL.B. or J.D., if related to the position being filled; OR
• A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.

You must provide a copy of your college transcripts with your application package. See the Required Documents section for more information.

Contacts

• Address NAVUNSEAWARCENDIV NEWPORT RI 1176 Howell Street Newport, RI 02841-1708 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]