Contract Specialist

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command • Andersen Air Base, GU

28d • Onsite

About The Position

You will serve as a CONTRACT SPECIALIST in the ACQUISITION of NAVAL FACILITIES ENG COMMAND MARIANAS. This position is also subject to a Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) and Non-Foreign Post Differential (NFPD) currently set at 11.88% and 13.12%, respectively. COLA and NFPD are subject to change without notice.

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.
• 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.
• This is an overseas position.
• You will be subject to and must be able to satisfy the overseas requirements of the 26Jul12 DODI 1400.25 V1230.
• This position may require travel to places within and outside the contiguous United States which could include remote or isolated sites.
• You may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• If eligible for permanent change of station, the appointee will be required to sign a transportation agreement to establish a Government time in service requirement of 12 months.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.
• May be required to obtain a VISA dependent on the overseas country's laws/regulations.
• You will be required to sign the Statement of Understanding for Overseas Employment acknowledging receipt and understanding of the statement of living and working conditions for this location.
• 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.
• 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.
• You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.
• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Functional Area and Tier assigned to the position, along with Continuous Learning (CL) points, are required within established 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 obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• Experience providing comprehensive contract technical guidance, performing both pre-award and post-award functions relating to developing solicitations, evaluating proposals, including performing complex price and cost analysis, negotiating, awarding contracts and modifications, monitoring contractor performance, and managing complex contracting functions for facility support services and construction contracts.
• Applicant must meet the following Department of Defense qualification requirements for 1102 contracting positions.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform both pre-award and post-award functions relating to the planning, development, advertisement, award, and administration of contracts.
• Serve as technical authority on the acceptability and applicability of contractual matters related to the program.
• Make decisions or recommendations on the interpretation and content of agency policies concerning management and development of long-range or interrelated procurement programs.
• Review procurement requests to assure clarity, adequacy and completeness.
• Prepare contracts and contract specifications for development, demonstration models, and/or preliminary design when new or untried concepts or techniques are involved.
• Plan the negotiation strategy, coordinate strategy with negotiation team, and lead negotiations to develop the contract price and terms.
• Review contracts, contracting plans, and contract changes for propriety of acquisition methods, contract type, and documentation.

Benefits

• Cost of Living Allowance (COLA)
• Non-Foreign Post Differential (NFPD)
• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Relocation expenses (i.e. PCS) or relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations.
• Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.
• A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee.
• A relocation incentive may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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