Contract Specialist
You will serve as a Contract Specialist responsible for procurement requirements generated by the SSP Technical Branches.
You will have direct responsibility for the planning, negotiation, and award of the contracts, many of which are high-dollar, complex procurements.
You will prepare cost and price analysis on high-dollar complex contractor proposals, present developed negotiation positions to a peer review panel, pre and post negotiation business clearances, and ensure compliance.
You will prepare contract drafts, including innovative provisions, and provide final documents for signature by a Warranted Contracting Officer in accordance with office delegations of authority.
You will resolve complex advance procurement planning and contract planning problems that arise from day to day.
You will negotiate contracts supporting the TRIDENT II Sub Launched Ballistic Missile Program, Nuclear Weapons Security Programs, Conventional Prompt Strike Program, Nuclear Sea Launched Cruise Missile Program, or Submarine Security Programs.
Conditions of Employment
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.
Qualifications
In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-02 pay band (GS-11 equivalent) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
- Performing professional contracting work analyzing and evaluating procurement requirements, performing pre or post award contract administration, price or cost analysis, and/or negotiation of contracts including modifications for an organization.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Contracting Series, 1102
Education
Applicants must meet the following Basic Education Requirement of the Department of Defense Qualification Standard for Contracting Positions: A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.