Contract Specialist

Naval Supply Systems Command • Groton Submarine Base, CT

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About The Position

The Contract Specialist serves in the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Centers (FLCs) Contracting Departments of NAVSUP FLC NORVA GF. The position conducts pre-award and post-award contracting functions for procurements involving supplies and services. It evaluates solicitation responses for price reasonableness, adequacy of competition, compliance with solicitation requirements, and likelihood of meeting requirements. The role also administers complex contracts through termination actions, final delivery, payment, and contract closeout, and analyzes cost or pricing data to determine price reasonableness when historical data and pricing precedents are generally available.

The position is covered by the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA), and requires certification in the assigned acquisition functional area and category within established timeframes. The role may involve travel from the normal duty station to locations in the continental United States and overseas, including remote or isolated sites, and may require extended travel on military and commercial aircraft.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Current federal employees applying for GS positions generally must meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Must obtain and maintain the required interim and/or final security clearance before entering duty.
• Must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods; travel may include CONUS, OCONUS, and remote or isolated sites.
• For GS-12: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11, applying thorough knowledge of contract principles, policies, regulations, and procedures to administer group contracts and pre-/post-award procurement actions. Experience must include contracting guidance and leadership, developing acquisition solutions, managing multiple contracting projects, improving policies and procedures, and communicating across organizations.
• For GS-11: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-9 in contract administration or procurement, including contract price/cost analysis and pre-/post-award actions. Experience must include contracting methods and negotiations, technical terminology related to procured equipment or services, business practices for identifying sources and analyzing cost/pricing data and proposals, and preparing and issuing contracts, purchase orders, task orders, delivery orders, and modifications.
• Must meet Department of Defense qualification requirements for GS-1102 contracting positions and applicable Title 10 requirements.
• Applicants entering DoD GS-1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000, must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees, subject to the stated exemptions.
• Must meet the assigned DAWIA acquisition functional area and category certification requirements within established timeframes.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Appointment of retired military members within 180 days of retirement is subject to applicable federal restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-award and post-award contracting functions.
• Evaluate solicitation responses for price reasonableness, adequacy of competition, compliance with solicitation requirements, and probability of meeting requirements.
• Perform pre-award functions for procurements involving complex contracts for supplies and services.
• Administer complex contracts for supplies and services, including termination actions, through final delivery, payment, and contract closeout.
• Analyze and evaluate cost or pricing data elements to determine price reasonableness when relevant historical data and pricing precedents are generally available.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement or recruitment incentives, depending on funding and policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level