CONTRACT SPECIALIST
US Department of Defense, Newport News, VA, United States
Contract Specialist
You will serve as a Contract Specialist in the CVN RCOH BRANCH (441) within the CVN AVAILABILITY AND REPAIR DIVISION (440) of SUPSHIP. You will oversee contracts to construct, repair, design, refuel and/or overhaul nuclear powered aircraft carriers and submarines for the U.S. Navy. The contracts are complex and typically extend over numerous years. You will be responsible for performing pre-award and post-award contract functions and for overall administration of all facets of assigned contracts. You will provide advice on the development of requirements, specifications or statements of work to ensure that government contracts for the required services and supplies are fulfilled in the most cost effective and efficient manner. You will identify contractual ramifications and propose risk mitigation strategies. You will negotiate new procurement actions in the form of job/task orders under master ship repair and master nuclear support contracts (MSR) for new work performed after ship delivery. You will review and analyze contractor proposals and price quotes for conformance with the solicitation or statement or work. You will interpret contract clauses and provisions for customers (government and contractor) and provide appropriate advice and guidance. You will review justification for sole source and other required clearances and prepare necessary documentation. 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. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. 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. 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. This is a bargaining unit position. You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final SECRET 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. FOR the GS-12: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional contract specialist coordinating contracting activities, operations, or functions (e.g. cost/price analysis, negotiations, pre-award and post award processes, solicitations, procurement, and contractor performance) to ensure compliance with established contract terms and requirements for the repair, construction, maintenance, or modernization of surface ships or submarines. OR FOR the GS-11: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional contract specialist conducting analysis of contracting activities, operations, or functions (e.g. cost/price analysis, negotiations, pre-award and post award processes, solicitations, procurement, and contractor performance) to ensure compliance with established contract terms and requirements for the repair, construction, maintenance, or modernization of surface ships or submarines. Applicant must meet the following Department of Defense qualification requirements for 1102 contracting positions: And the title 10 requirements found here: 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. 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. 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. In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: For the GS-11 Grade Level Only successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree -OR- successful completion of three full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education.
You will serve as a Contract Specialist in the CVN RCOH BRANCH (441) within the CVN AVAILABILITY AND REPAIR DIVISION (440) of SUPSHIP. You will oversee contracts to construct, repair, design, refuel and/or overhaul nuclear powered aircraft carriers and submarines for the U.S. Navy. The contracts are complex and typically extend over numerous years. You will be responsible for performing pre-award and post-award contract functions and for overall administration of all facets of assigned contracts. You will provide advice on the development of requirements, specifications or statements of work to ensure that government contracts for the required services and supplies are fulfilled in the most cost effective and efficient manner. You will identify contractual ramifications and propose risk mitigation strategies. You will negotiate new procurement actions in the form of job/task orders under master ship repair and master nuclear support contracts (MSR) for new work performed after ship delivery. You will review and analyze contractor proposals and price quotes for conformance with the solicitation or statement or work. You will interpret contract clauses and provisions for customers (government and contractor) and provide appropriate advice and guidance. You will review justification for sole source and other required clearances and prepare necessary documentation. 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. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. 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. 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. This is a bargaining unit position. You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final SECRET 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. FOR the GS-12: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional contract specialist coordinating contracting activities, operations, or functions (e.g. cost/price analysis, negotiations, pre-award and post award processes, solicitations, procurement, and contractor performance) to ensure compliance with established contract terms and requirements for the repair, construction, maintenance, or modernization of surface ships or submarines. OR FOR the GS-11: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional contract specialist conducting analysis of contracting activities, operations, or functions (e.g. cost/price analysis, negotiations, pre-award and post award processes, solicitations, procurement, and contractor performance) to ensure compliance with established contract terms and requirements for the repair, construction, maintenance, or modernization of surface ships or submarines. Applicant must meet the following Department of Defense qualification requirements for 1102 contracting positions: And the title 10 requirements found here: 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. 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. 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. In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: For the GS-11 Grade Level Only successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree -OR- successful completion of three full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education.