Operational Contract Support Advisor

Naval Supply Systems Command • Jacksonville, FL

11d

About The Position

You will serve as an Operational Contract Support Advisor in the Operational Contracting Support (OCS) Division of CNSSC Operational Support Field. The role provides expert advice to commanders, staff directors, senior Department of War leaders, and interagency partners on operational contracting support. You will analyze data and produce OCS contract support products, including Annex W; develop guidance and processes for reach-back support so deployed forces can use commercial capabilities to address force-flow constraints and reduce mission risk; and serve as the technical authority for integrating OCS into the Joint Planning Process and acquisition strategy development.

This is a mission-essential position and may require travel to domestic and overseas locations, including remote or isolated sites. It may involve an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as overtime or night differential pay. The position requires the ability to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods and to obtain and maintain the required security clearance. It is covered by the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA), including certification and continuous-learning requirements within established timeframes.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in direct deposit and, if newly hired by the Department of the Navy, successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Current federal employees applying for GS positions generally must meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement by the announcement closing date.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering duty; failure to maintain the required clearance may result in withdrawal of the offer or removal.
• Must meet DAWIA certification requirements for the assigned functional area and tier, and complete required continuous-learning points within established timeframes.
• Must be able to travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Must be able to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to meet mission requirements; overtime, night differential, or unusual duty hours may be required.
• Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band in federal service, or equivalent private- or public-sector experience.
• Must have expert knowledge of acquisition laws, principles, policies, and practices, including the FAR, DFARS, and joint/naval logistics and contracting doctrine, with experience in life-cycle sustainment and Vendor Threat Mitigation.
• Must have expert skill and experience using OCS planning tools and frameworks, including the OCS Estimate, CSOR, CSSM, and Annex W, to integrate commercial support into military plans.
• Must have demonstrated expertise developing and examining IGCEs, PWSs, and SOWs to create contract support packages that translate operational needs into clear, actionable, legally sound requirements.
• Must have expert knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring acquisition program and support activity effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity.
• Must have expert written and oral communication, briefing, and negotiation skills to advise General/Flag Officers and SES leaders, chair high-level boards, and negotiate with management and interagency partners.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Retired military members appointed to a DoD civilian position within 180 days of retirement are subject to 5 U.S.C. 3326.

Responsibilities

• Analyze relevant data and prepare operational contract support products, specifically Annex W (OCS).
• Advise commanders, staff directors, senior Department of War leaders, and interagency partners on operational contracting support.
• Develop reach-back support guidance and processes so deployed forces can leverage commercial capabilities, mitigate force-flow constraints, and reduce mission risk.
• Serve as the technical authority for integrating OCS into the Joint Planning Process and acquisition strategy development.
• Integrate commercial support into military plans, including OPLANs and CONPLANs, using OCS planning tools and frameworks.
• Develop and examine IGCEs, PWSs, and SOWs to translate operational needs into actionable contract requirements.
• Gather, analyze, and measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition programs and support activities.
• Brief and negotiate with senior leaders and interagency partners, chair high-level boards such as the Joint Contracting Support Board, and implement recommendations involving substantial resources or policy changes.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Recruitment, relocation, or student loan repayment incentives may be authorized for eligible selectees, subject to policy and funding availability.
• A relocation incentive may be authorized to help offset relocation costs.

What This Job Offers

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