The selectee for this position will serve as a SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST in the of ASN RDA WASHINGTON DC.

Duties

You will Initiates, develops, and recommends acquisition/contracting/business policies and procedures to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition) (ASN (RD -A)) and DASN(P) for implementation throughout the DON. You will identify critical and/or unprecedented need for policy changes concerning chronic problem areas. You will initiate new DON procurement policy to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the contracting process within the DON. You will analyze and develops DON positions in response to audit recommendations from various auditing agencies. You will promulgate policy changes and DON implementation of policy to buying commands.  Promulgation of policy includes updating the Navy/Marine Corps Acquisition Regulation Supplement (NMCARS) as necessary. You will provide expert and timely policy interpretation, providing contracting officers the ability to procure mission essential products and services, on time and at fair and reasonable prices.

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.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• 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.

Qualifications

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialize experience at or equivalent to the NH-03 or GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Leading and overseeing a team of procurement professionals regarding the full spectrum of pre and post award issues including policy interpretation and execution; Making authoritative decisions, providing expert technical guidance and consultation on complex pre and post award matters involving large high dollar Request for Proposals (RFP)s and contacts related to: cost type and fixed price acquisitions for research and development, services and supplies for commercial and non-commercial; and Utilizing business acumen in advising senior leadership and contracting officers on matters pertaining to unprecedented contracting issues, contracting procedures, and policy interpretation in support of competitive acquisitions and sole-source negotiations. 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 ASN RDA WASHINGTON DC 1000 Navy Pentagon Washington, DC 20350-1000 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]