CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the “How to Apply” section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will perform the full range of pre and post award contractual actions as required in the procurement process. You will audit technical reports and prepare cost and or price analyses in preparation for contract negotiations. You will conduct conferences with contractors to provide information and clarification of standard and special provisions of contracts. You will support Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business Programs goals determined by the organization. You will monitor subcontracting plans to identify actions needed to ensure prime contractors meet goals as stated in their plans. You will maintain liaisons with contractors to clarify standard and special contract provisions, interpret contractual obligations and resolve problems through life of contract and conduct closeout. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Performing acquisition planning including market research and consideration of appropriate procurement approaches that satisfy mission needs and meet customer requirement; 2) Advises technical representatives and requesting offices on preparation and development of contractually acceptable specifications, work statements, and quality assurance criteria; 3) Reviews procurement request to assure clarity, adequacy, and completeness; and 4) Reviews contract terms and technical specifications to identify any special requirements. NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume for you to receive further consideration for this position Applicant must meet the following Department of Defense qualification requirements for 1102 contracting positions: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/DoDQualificationStandardForGS-1102.pdf And the title 10 requirements found here: http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section1724&num=0&edition=prelim Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education Applicants must meet the following Basic Education Requirement of the Department of Defense Qualification Standard for Contracting Positions: A bachelors degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. NOTE: The education requirement listed above applies only to individuals entering DoD GS-1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000. 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. Applicants currently in the Contingency Contracting Force are also exempt from meeting this requirement. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veterans preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veterans preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. Physical Demands: The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there is occasional walking, standing, bending, carrying light items such as, reports or files, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. Work Environment: The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as, conference rooms or offices, or commercial vehicles; using safe work practices with office equipment; avoidance of trips or falls; observance of fire regulations; and or traffic signals, safe driving practices and similar.