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 the Acquisition Policy specialist for the 021 Division. You will interpret and apply Federal, Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DON), and local acquisition regulations, policies, and procedures to the Contacts Department contracting process and local standard operating procedures. You will develop and update policies, instructions, and procedures for the Contracts Department and shall ensure compliance with Federal, DoD, DoN, NAVSEA and other applicable regulations. You will support preparation for the Procurement Surveillance Program (PSP) as directed by NAVSEA. You will assist with and provide oversight to data collection that supports data calls requested at the DoD, DASN, NAVSEA HQs or any other entities directing such calls deemed of vital interest. You will interface independently with the NSWC IHD Department heads, Warfare Center Divisions, NAVSEA HQs. You will lead meetings and provide insight to solve strategic issues, and be able to formulate appropriately reasoned responses IAW established regulatory or policy guidance. You will plan and carry out assignments and shall be able to determine the appropriate acquisitions approaches that should be used. You will work with maximum independence and resolve complex issues.

Qualification

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-4 (GS-11/12) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: leading the development of contractual procedures and instructions to ensure an organization's compliance with acquisition regulations. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/DoD_Qualification_Standard_For_GS-1102.pdf 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.

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.