Contract Specialist

Naval Air Systems Command • China Lake, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

You will serve as a Contract Specialist in the Procurement Group, Weapons & Energetics Department of NAVAIRWARCENWPNDIV CHINA LAKE. Duties You will assist senior contract specialist in the negotiation and administration of contracts and orders between the Government and contractors from receipt of requirement through physical and financial completion. You will assist in reviewing purchase requests for completeness and clarity. You will coordinate with internal and external offices and agencies on matters relating to assigned contracts. You will assist with preparing written solicitation that includes the appropriate provisions and clauses tailored to the requirement and assembled in a format appropriate to the acquisition method and market for the required supply or service. You will respond to an inquiry about the solicitation received prior to contract award or a request for information under the Freedom of Information Act.

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.
• Time-in-band requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.
• 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.
• Certification in the Functional Area and Tier assigned to the position, along with Continuous Learning (CL) points, are required within established timeframes.
• You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-05-08) or pay band (DA-02) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector in order to perform the duties of a Contract Specialist.
• Specialized experiences must include duties related to the following: (1) Entering data into automated systems and reviewing transactions to ensure data is correct; (2) Preparing written requirements; and (3) Reading and interpreting guidance and policies.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-01-04) or pay band (DA-01) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector in order to perform the duties of a Contract Specialist.
• Specialized experiences must include duties related to the following: (1) Reviewing transactions to ensure data is correct; (2) Gathering and analyzing data to maintain logs, preparing reports and documents; and (3) Communicating effectively in writing.
• 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.
• Successful completion of 2 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education OR Successful completion of masters degree or equivalent graduate degree or LL.B. or J.D.
• Successful completion of 1 full academic year of graduate education OR Successful completion of law school or superior academic achievement.

Nice To Haves

• Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and accordance with policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior contract specialist in the negotiation and administration of contracts and orders between the Government and contractors from receipt of requirement through physical and financial completion.
• Assist in reviewing purchase requests for completeness and clarity.
• Coordinate with internal and external offices and agencies on matters relating to assigned contracts.
• Assist with preparing written solicitation that includes the appropriate provisions and clauses tailored to the requirement and assembled in a format appropriate to the acquisition method and market for the required supply or service.
• Respond to an inquiry about the solicitation received prior to contract award or a request for information under the Freedom of Information Act.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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