Contracting Officer-4129 FT – 6649

Coast Guard Exchange•Chesapeake, VA

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing cradle-to-grave contracting functions (pre-award, source selection, post-award, and contract close-out) in support of the Morale, Well-being, and Recreation (MWR) program and other non-appropriated fund instrumentalities (NAFIs) acquisitions. Applicant performs unlimited warrant authority for acquisitions of supplies, equipment, construction, and services supporting the MWR program requirements and obtaining necessary architectural and engineering (A&E) services, Project Validation Assessments (PVA’s), and other related consultant services through orders placed against pre-existing contracts. Applicant will: Serve as a contracting officer for USCG MWR program. Serve as liaison for coordinating applicable Statements of Work or Specifications, acquisition planning, price/cost analysis, and negotiations. Perform market research in collaboration with field customers or program offices; review requests for procurement; analyze the requirements; recommend revisions to the statements of work or specifications, as necessary. Formulate the appropriate contracting approach, identifying the type of contract, milestones, and procurement plan. Obtain pre-solicitation clearances, including those required by Coast Guard NAF Acquisition Rules and/or applicable sections of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Development solicitation packages, including advertising; establishment and continual update of prospective offerors/source lists; the receipt and evaluation of capability statements from prospective offerors/sources; and the prequalification of vendors. Conduct the pre-solicitation and/or pre-proposal phases of acquisitions through leading and/or supporting the on-site meetings and at the installations, including site tours as appropriate, and ensure equity to all prospective offerors. Conduct source selection activities of both a formal and informal nature, including spearheading source selection teams and oversee the proposal evaluation stages. Serve as lead negotiator coordinating strategy with field customers or program office and lead the negotiations with contractors to reach a fair and reasonable position for contract execution. Select the successful offeror, including the award of the resultant contract, and the subsequent notification and debriefing of unsuccessful offerors or bidders. Perform a full range of contract administration functions, to include the post-award review of bonds; leading pre-construction meetings; and oversight of the payment process in accordance with the contract. Conduct change order control, and implementation of any necessary changes through the preparation and negotiation of contract modifications, supplemental agreements, option exercises, and performance monitoring. Execute terminations for default or convenience, "cure notice" and "show cause" processes, post-performance assessment, response to claims, use of alternative dispute resolutions as appropriate, warranty administration, and protest resolution. Provide professional level advice and guidance regarding contracting matters to MWR Directors, Command representatives throughout the field, Board of Directors, project managers, and subordinate NAF contracting activities. Submit procurement documents for annual appropriated fund reimbursements when applicable. Act as liaison between Civil Engineering Unit, Facilities, Base Supply, and Base Contracting Offices. Support procurement initiatives for other NAF programs as required. Independently act as lead negotiator and contracting officer with commitment authority and final signatory authority in complex, high dollar value contracts and procurement actions. Work independently with minimal direct supervision, while reporting to the USCG CSC Chief Financial Officer. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Demonstrated expertise in general and/or construction contracting within appropriated fund (APF) and non-appropriated fund (NAF) procurement environments with requisite knowledge of applicable policies and practices.
Extensive experience in contract negotiations and rules and regulations governing APF/NAF acquisition, laws, regulations, and policies, including precedent setting legal decisions. These include the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and a wide variety of DHS, DOD and DON appropriated and non-appropriated laws and regulations.
Acquired analytical skills sufficient to evaluate, certify and audit contract proposals, awards and disbursements, acquisition reviews, inspections, and field assistance visits.
Possess excellent oral and written communication skills, enabling the crafting of contractually effective documents and agreements; ability to present sensitive recommendations to higher authorities; and obtain concurrence with recommended approaches to managing issues. Ability to make effective presentations to both senior and subordinate staff levels and advise leadership on a variety of matters of a highly technical or general acquisition nature.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
This position is covered under Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) with Level III certification or able to obtain them within two years after hire.
A minimum of 2-years of cradle-to-grave construction contract experienced is required.

Responsibilities

Serve as a contracting officer for USCG MWR program.
Serve as liaison for coordinating applicable Statements of Work or Specifications, acquisition planning, price/cost analysis, and negotiations.
Perform market research in collaboration with field customers or program offices; review requests for procurement; analyze the requirements; recommend revisions to the statements of work or specifications, as necessary.
Formulate the appropriate contracting approach, identifying the type of contract, milestones, and procurement plan.
Obtain pre-solicitation clearances, including those required by Coast Guard NAF Acquisition Rules and/or applicable sections of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
Development solicitation packages, including advertising; establishment and continual update of prospective offerors/source lists; the receipt and evaluation of capability statements from prospective offerors/sources; and the prequalification of vendors.
Conduct the pre-solicitation and/or pre-proposal phases of acquisitions through leading and/or supporting the on-site meetings and at the installations, including site tours as appropriate, and ensure equity to all prospective offerors. Conduct source selection activities of both a formal and informal nature, including spearheading source selection teams and oversee the proposal evaluation stages.
Serve as lead negotiator coordinating strategy with field customers or program office and lead the negotiations with contractors to reach a fair and reasonable position for contract execution.
Select the successful offeror, including the award of the resultant contract, and the subsequent notification and debriefing of unsuccessful offerors or bidders.
Perform a full range of contract administration functions, to include the post-award review of bonds; leading pre-construction meetings; and oversight of the payment process in accordance with the contract.
Conduct change order control, and implementation of any necessary changes through the preparation and negotiation of contract modifications, supplemental agreements, option exercises, and performance monitoring.
Execute terminations for default or convenience, "cure notice" and "show cause" processes, post-performance assessment, response to claims, use of alternative dispute resolutions as appropriate, warranty administration, and protest resolution.
Provide professional level advice and guidance regarding contracting matters to MWR Directors, Command representatives throughout the field, Board of Directors, project managers, and subordinate NAF contracting activities.
Submit procurement documents for annual appropriated fund reimbursements when applicable.
Act as liaison between Civil Engineering Unit, Facilities, Base Supply, and Base Contracting Offices.
Support procurement initiatives for other NAF programs as required.
Independently act as lead negotiator and contracting officer with commitment authority and final signatory authority in complex, high dollar value contracts and procurement actions.