Job summary

You will serve as an ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST in the BUSINESS OPERATIONS OFFICE (4501) of NAVUNSEAWARCENDIV NEWPORT RI. This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-4 pay band is equivalent to GS-11 and GS-12.

Major duties

You will provide acquisition support across a wide range of programs, assisting with preparing complex, multi-year contracting documents/packages, entering gathered information into procurement system(s). You will prepare routine complex contracting packages including abstracts, acquisition plans, contract administration plans, statements of work, source selection plans, contract data requirements list, independent government cost estimates. You will support the development of procurement packages including reviewing and monitoring requisitions for contracts and basic incremental funding task orders. You will develop purchasing requisitions in support of projects and programs within the organizational code and the purchasing requisitions are submitted via financial systems in accordance with system requirements. You will require knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to monitor status of material management documentation for package submission throughout the procurement process, utilizing ERP. You will serve as a procurement analyst supporting programs of the department and advises Program Managers and other department employees on matters pertaining to procurements. You will prepare Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAPs) and enters them and supporting documentation into the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. You will be responsible for ensuring all information is submitted via financial systems in accordance with system requirements adhering to all business rules and policies. You will require knowledge of appropriations law and finance regulations is applied to the creation of contract and procurement documentation.

Qualification

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-03 (GS-9/10) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector: performing financial analysis and preparation of contract and purchasing requisition documentation packages in support of projects and programs within the organizations business operations. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. OR Successful completion of three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. OR Successful completion of an LL.M. degree that is related to the position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/ OR Have a combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. My percentage of the required education plus my percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent. 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. 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. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: BUSINESS OPERATIONS CONTRACTING/PROCUREMENT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ORAL COMMUNICATION PROBLEM SOLVING WRITTEN COMMUNICATION You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.