Job summary

You will serve as the Assistant Commander for Contracting Management at the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Headquarters, Mechanicsburg, PA providing strategic leadership to the contracting community and providing a framework for the delivery of contracting services across the Navy Field Contracting System (NFCS).

Major duties

You will serve as the Head of the Contracting Activity (HCA) principal advisor for contracting policy matters, operational reviews and specific approval actions, and act for the HCA in the management of contracting and purchasing matters. You will serve as the senior contracting official for the Command, responsible for completing 42 percent of the Navy’s contracting actions, representing 9 percent ($8.1 Billion) of the Navy’s contracting dollars. You will exercise contract authority and execute contractual and administrative matters involved in the procurement of supplies and services to Naval Forces around the world (afloat and ashore). You will establish contract policy for the Command's worldwide contracting operations in all areas, except for engineering and real property. You will serve as the NAVSUP command Procurement Performance Management Assessment Program (PPMAP) Manager and perform periodic selective reviews of contracting operations and related areas to determine an adequate system of checks and balances. You will direct and coordinate Command contractual programs and procedures in all fields of procurement to include implementing policies and practices with Command leadership, higher Navy and DOD Commands, and other Federal Agencies. You will serve as the Command Acquisition Executive and Husbanding Systems Provider program manager, acting as functional lead for the Standard Procurement System, Navy Electronic Commerce Online, and procurement automation issues.

Qualification

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: Applicants will be assessed against qualifications which fall into two areas: Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs). Failure to provide a separate narrative statement which describes fully and concisely how your experience meets the competencies described in the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications will eliminate you from consideration. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS: You will be assessed against the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).They are designed to assess executive experience and potential - not technical expertise. They measure whether you have the broad executive skills needed in a variety of senior executive positions. Failure to meet a qualification requirement will disqualify an applicant. (Each must be addressed separately in your Supplemental Narrative Statement. The ECQs must not exceed 10 pages.) More information on these core qualifications are available at http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp The ECQs describe the leadership skills needed to succeed as an SES; they also reinforce the concept of an "SES corporate culture." Refer to the OPM Guide to SES Qualifications for specific information and guidance on the ECQ requirements, the C-C-A-R model, and examples of good qualifications statements at the website: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf (Note: Current career Senior Executive Service (SES); former career Senior Executive Service (SES) who are reinstatement-eligible; and graduates of OPM-certified Candidate Development Programs are not required to address the ECQs, but must address the Mandatory Technical Qualifications.) 1) Leading Change: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. 2) Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent in this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. 3) Results Driven: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent in the ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high- quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. 4) Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. 5) Building Coalitions: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, state and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Each must be addressed separately in your Supplemental Narrative Statement. Each MTQ must not exceed 2 pages.) 1. Extensive knowledge of contracting practices and procedures as applied to supplies and services in support of U.S. Naval Forces, to include repair of depot level parts in support of major Naval Weapons Systems. 2. Broad knowledge of techniques used in analyzing and negotiating large, complex, and high dollar value logistical contracts. 3. Experience in the adjudication, negotiation and resolution of complex and high dollar value disputes arising in this highly specialized area. 4. Exceptionally deep working knowledge of the procurement regulations, which apply to Department of Defense acquisition with experience in drafting such regulations, and the process of having those regulations, accepted, and promulgated by higher authority. 5. Experience necessary to make prompt accurate decisions on bid protests and similar problems relating to contract award and 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 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

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

Applicants that meet the basic qualifications requirements will be evaluated based on the quality and extent of their experience, training, and/or education indicated on their resume and the qualification responses described in the separate narrative statement. Resumes will be evaluated by a rating and ranking panel, and highly qualified candidates may be invited to participate in a structured interview. The Ad-hoc Executive Resources Board (AERB) will review results and make recommendations on final selections to the approving authority. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.