Administrative/Technical Specialist

Job 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.

Major duties

You will serve as an Administrative/Technical Specialist (Contract Specialist). These vacancies are located in various divisions in the Contracts Department (022, 023, 026). You will prepare documentation in a manner consistent with the employee's career level and regulatory requirements with higher authority approvals for all aspects of the functional area of contract management. You will solicit, evaluate, negotiate, and award contracts with commercial organizations, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and State or local governments for furnishing supplies and services and/or construction. You will administer contracts through close-out, assuring compliance with the terms and conditions of contracts, including resolution of problems concerning the obligations of the parties and shall escalate to supervisor if needed. You will be required to interpret regulations and policies imposed by higher organizational levels and will seek guidance when necessary; and will consult with supervisors or higher-level specialists on unique or precedent setting situations. You will prepare and issue requests for proposals, request for quotes, evaluate proposals, develop business case decisions for award, develop award documentation independently. You will participate in the planning phase, source selection phase documentation of the award decision phase, and through contract award. You will advise customers and develop procurement milestones after consultation with Contracting Officers. You will award and administer a wide range of contract actions, including but not limited to: Simplified Acquisitions, Firm Fixed Price Contracts, Cost-reimbursable contracts, Architect and Engineering, and Facility Support Contracts.

Qualification

FOR NT-05: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower band, NT-04 (GS-11 through GS-12 equivalent) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: utilizing automated systems and applications to negotiate and prepare contractual and financial assistance awards and modifications (e.g., evaluating proposals; developing business case decisions for award; develop award documentation) acquiring services and products for a department. FOR NT-04: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower band, NT-03 (GS-09 through GS-10 equivalent) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: performing procurement functions (e.g., preparing and issuing request for proposals and request for quotes) ensuring proper documentation and recommending methods of procurement in support of contract administration. Applicant must meet the following Department of Defense qualification requirements for 1102 contracting positions: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/DoD_Qualification_Standard_For_GS-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. The Secretary of Defense has ordered a department-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the DoD hiring freeze. Offers of employment related to this vacancy announcement will not be executed until the position has an approved exemption.

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. 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. Education may be used to substitute specialized experience with the following: For the NT-04 pay band: Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. Successful completion of three full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.