Contract Specialist

U.S. Marine Corps • Quantico, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This public notice flyer announces anticipated vacancies; applications will not be accepted through the flyer, vacancies may or may not be filled, and applicants who respond will not receive Notice of Result letters. The position is for a NH-III Contract Specialist, with one or more positions available in Stafford and Quantico supporting Portfolio Acquisition Executive Marine Corps (PAE MC) and/or PAE Mission Systems (PAE MS).

The Contract Specialist analyzes complex purchasing and contracting requirements for major programs, advises supervisors on planning and compliance, and ensures schedules, approvals, negotiations, and required documents are completed accurately and on time. The role manages complex purchases for specialized equipment and important services, develops contracting strategies and detailed acquisition plans, prepares solicitations, conducts market research, identifies suppliers, evaluates offers, and administers complex long-term contracts. The specialist monitors contractor performance and milestones, addresses funding and delivery issues, assesses proposed changes for their effects on cost, schedule, and program goals, and recommends actions to maintain compliance and protect the command’s interests. The role also represents the command on review panels and working groups, coordinates with staff and project teams, and provides authoritative advice on difficult contracting issues.

The position is covered by the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA), and requires certification in the assigned functional area and tier, along with continuous learning points, within established timeframes. It may require travel from the normal duty station to locations within and outside the continental United States, including remote or isolated sites, and extended travel on military or commercial aircraft.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Must meet the applicable DAWIA certification and continuous learning requirements within established timeframes.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty; failure to maintain the required level may result in withdrawal of an offer or removal.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and be subject to random drug testing.
• Must complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit an OGE-450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment.
• Must be able to travel as required, including extended travel on military and commercial aircraft.
• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or NH-02 pay band in federal service, or equivalent private- or public-sector experience.
• Knowledge of assigned contracting and procurement specializations and applicable contracts, including commercial and noncommercial contracts executed under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Commercial Solution Openings, and Other Transaction Authority procedures.
• Experience planning, coordinating, negotiating, and assuring timely completion of approvals for long-term pre-award and/or post-award procurement actions.
• Experience evaluating cost and pricing strategies.
• New Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Retired military members appointed to a civilian DoD position within 180 days immediately following retirement are subject to 5 U.S.C. 3326.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex purchasing and contracting requirements for major programs and advise supervisors on planning and compliance.
• Ensure schedules, approvals, negotiations, and required contracting documents are completed accurately and on time.
• Manage complex purchases for specialized equipment and important services, verifying funding, approvals, certifications, and legal conditions before orders are placed.
• Develop contracting strategies, select contract types and solicitation methods, determine whether competition or special requirements apply, and prepare plans that meet customer needs and approved budgets.
• Prepare solicitations, define work requirements and performance standards, conduct market research, and identify suitable suppliers.
• Evaluate offers for completeness, fairness, compliance, and likelihood of meeting program needs.
• Administer complex, long-term contracts and monitor contractor performance and required milestones.
• Resolve funding or delivery issues and recommend corrective actions when contract terms or approved plans need to change.
• Review proposed changes to contracting plans and requirements, assess effects on cost, schedule, and program goals, and recommend decisions that maintain compliance and protect command interests.
• Represent the command on review panels and working groups, coordinate with staff and project teams, and provide authoritative advice and recommendations on difficult contracting issues.
• Obtain and maintain required security clearance and complete required ethics orientation and financial disclosure.
• Travel as required, potentially to CONUS and OCONUS, remote or isolated sites, and for extended periods on military or commercial aircraft.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.
• Relocation expenses for candidates outside the commuting area are authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations and Department of the Navy policy.
• Relocation incentives may be authorized in accordance with applicable command policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed