Contract Specialist

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command • Andersen Air Base, GU

5d • Onsite

About The Position

You will serve as a Contract Specialist in the Contracting Division of Naval Facilities Engineering Command Marianas. The position is overseas in Guam and is subject to a Cost of Living Allowance and Non-Foreign Post Differential, which are currently set at 11.88% and 13.12%, respectively, and may change without notice. The tour of duty is 24 months. The position may involve travel within and outside the contiguous United States, including to remote or isolated sites, and extended travel on military or commercial aircraft.

The Contract Specialist supports technical specialists in preparing and developing contractually acceptable specifications, work statements, and quality assurance criteria. The role develops contractual strategies and procurement plans, performs pre-award and post-award procurement actions, evaluates contractor proposals for cost or price reasonableness and cost allowability and allocability, and prepares documentation for negotiations and pricing. The specialist also conducts post-award conferences and monitors contractor technical performance throughout the life of contracts.

Applicants must meet the Department of Defense basic education requirement of a bachelor's degree, subject to the stated exceptions for certain existing DoD personnel. They must also have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level, including soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, awarding, and administering contracts for equipment, supplies, or services. The role is covered by DAWIA acquisition workforce requirements, including certification and continuous learning within applicable timeframes.

Employment is subject to federal suitability and security-clearance requirements and overseas employment conditions. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. passport and may need a visa. Travel-related training and a government credit card are required. The employee must complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit an OGE-450 within 30 days. Guam is a medically underserved area; military medical facilities provide space-available primary and limited specialty care, but services are not guaranteed.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship and suitability for federal employment.
• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, awarding, and administering contracts for equipment, supplies, or services.
• Meet the Department of Defense qualification requirements for GS-1102 contracting positions and applicable Title 10 requirements.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees, subject to the stated exceptions for certain existing DoD personnel.
• Meet DAWIA acquisition functional-area and category or tier certification requirements within established timeframes, including required continuous learning points.
• Meet overseas employment requirements and sign the Statement of Understanding for Overseas Employment.
• Obtain and maintain a U.S. passport and, if required by the overseas country's laws or regulations, a visa.
• Obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
• Be able to travel, including to remote or isolated sites and for extended periods on military or commercial aircraft.
• Complete required travel training and obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel-related purchases.
• Complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-450) within 30 days of appointment.
• Participate in the direct deposit pay program and successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check if newly hired by the Department of the Navy.
• Meet time-in-grade requirements if applicable to current federal employees applying for GS positions.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.

Responsibilities

• Assist technical specialists in preparing and developing contractually acceptable specifications, work statements, and quality assurance criteria.
• Develop contractual strategies and procurement plans, considering relevant issues.
• Perform contractual pre-award functions and post-award procurement actions.
• Analyze contractor proposals to determine cost or price reasonableness and the allowability and allocability of costs.
• Prepare documentation related to negotiation and pricing actions.
• Conduct post-award conferences with contractors to clarify contractual requirements and special provisions.
• Monitor contractor technical performance over the life of contracts.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Cost of Living Allowance currently set at 11.88%, subject to change without notice.
• Non-Foreign Post Differential currently set at 13.12%, subject to change without notice.
• Relocation expenses or relocation incentives may be authorized, subject to applicable rules and eligibility.
• Other incentives, such as recruitment or student loan repayment incentives, may be authorized for eligible selectees.

What This Job Offers

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