This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies in the Naval Acquisition Development Program (NADP) with Naval Information Warfare Systems Command. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

You will be responsible for the solicitation, analysis, evaluation and negotiation of the contractor's proposals associated with modifications to contracts for the construction of ships for the US Navy and Foreign Military Sales transactions. You will administer the contract from award through closeout, including all milestones in between. You will initiate correspondence and reports, analyze status of contract/contractor performance, resolve contractual problems, and provide contractual solutions to problems arising in material, quality and technical disciplines. You will interpret and enforce contract terms and conditions and provide appropriate contractual advice as necessary. You will obtain required pre-award surveys to determine contractor responsibility and obtain audits and pricing reports to develop negotiation positions. You will coordinate the establishment of a technical evaluation committee to determine acceptability of cost, management and technical proposals. You will analyze proposals for conformance with the solicitation, performs cost or price analysis, including review of cost data, to determine reasonableness. You will serve as key field representative in major shipbuilding source selection procedures. You will plan procurement actions to acquire goods, services, or work from an external source. You will analyze price or cost data for contract modifications, changes, or deviations to determine necessity and reasonableness You will draft contract documents (i.e., cure or show cause notices, contract modifications and administrative documents) based on specific detailed information provided by senior contract specialist/supervisor.

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.
• 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.
• 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 training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• You will be required to sign a mobility agreement to accept relocation to other geographic locations if required by the employer.

Qualifications

FOR GS-09 GRADE LEVEL: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional contract specialist negotiating, administering, and resolving issues to ensure compliance, fair pricing, and contract execution in order to execute the mission of a shipbuilding program. FOR GS-07 GRADE LEVEL: In addition to the Basic Education Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-05) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional contract specialist supporting negotiating, administering, and resolving issues to ensure compliance, fair pricing, and contract execution in order to support the mission of a shipbuilding program. 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=Occupational-SeriesContracting Series, 1102 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

In lieu of general/specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience. Graduate education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work:

GS-09
master's or equivalent graduate degree
or
2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree
or
LL.B. or J.D., if related.

GS-07
1 full year of graduate level education
or
Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) through the following method (only one). No more than 10% of academic credit can be based on pass/fail or similar non-traditional grading systems.2.95 GPA overall or higher or in last 2 years (= or less than 10% Pass/Fail)3.45 GPA or higher in major or in last 2 years in major (= or less than 10% Pass/Fail)Upper 1/3 ranking in graduating class (You must submit proof with your application)National Scholastic Honor Society. Membership in a freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this provision.

You must submit proof with your application

Contacts

• Address CMS MECHANICSBURG Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 US
• Name: Tracey Rawlings
• Phone: (717) 605-2548
• Email: tracey.l.rawlings.civ@us.navy.mil