Job summary

You will serve as a CONTRACT SPECIALIST in the Plans and Program Division of STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS.

Major duties

You will be responsible for the procurement of supplies, services, research and development, and major systems in support of the Nuclear-Armed Sea-Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM-N) program. You will serve as a recognized authority to develop and implement recommendations and solutions to contract problems, risks, and outcomes in the pre-award and post-award procedures. You will plan and conduct the contracting process from the description of the requirements through contract delivery. This will include determination of the approaches and methods to be used in carrying out assignments to meet program objectives. You will evaluate cost and price proposals, contract changes, repricing actions and final contract pricing and present developed negotiation positions to a peer review panel. You will negotiate agreements through discussion with a proposed contractor on the price and performance terms, and to set forth all these terms in a procurement document. You will ensure these agreements conform to regulatory requirements and procurement practices.

Qualification

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 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 professional contracting work planning and conducting evaluation of procurement activities (i.e. pre-award, post award and price/cost analysis) to include developing procurement objectives and evaluation of potential approaches in order to establish comprehensive solutions and modification of contracting terms for major systems. 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.

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. 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: ACCOUNTABILITY ADVANCED COST AND/OR PRICE ANALYSIS DEVELOPING OTHERS ISSUE CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS PREPARATION AND NEGOTIATION PROBLEM SOLVING 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, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.