Job summary

You will serve as a Contract Specialist in the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLCs) Contracting Department of NAVSUP FLC SIG GF located in Souda Bay, Greece.

Major duties

You will analyze contract prices or cost including the proposal to determine reasonableness in accordance with the scope of the work. You will analyze contract prices or cost including the proposal to determine reasonableness in accordance with the scope of the work. You will develop and implement solutions to solve procurement or contractual problems. You will obtain and analyze audits, technical evaluations, and pricing reports to develop negotiation strategy. You will plan, prepare, and award contracts using contracting language, source selection procedures, and cost and price analysis.

Qualification

In addition to the Basic Education Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Administering a wide range of contract actions (e.g. firm fixed-price; cost reimbursement, time and materials, basic ordering agreements, contract scope determinations, contract modifications, justifications and approvals, business clearances, and awards) to perform pre-award and post-award functions; 2) Negotiating prices, terms and conditions, contract modifications, and settlements involving the procurement of supplies and services; 3) Interpreting relevant laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures to resolve specific contracting issues; and 4) Providing guidance in the planning of procurement strategies, preparation of statements of work and identifying potential contractors or sources. 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. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1100/contractingseries-1102/ Additional Information (Continued): Applicants rated ineligible on this vacancy announcement need to reapply and update their application package to be considered on future vacancies filled through this announcement. Applicants selected and hired on this vacancy announcement need to reapply to be considered on future vacancies filled through this announcement. Referral Lists will be issued on an as needed basis as vacancies occur. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the referral cut-off date. This position is eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management. A pre-employment physical exam prior to employment is not required. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends and/or holidays or shift schedule depending on mission requirements. Recall to duty may be a requirement of this position and member may be required to be available on-call to deal with security issues that may arise. Overtime and/or emergency overtime may be required. Pay retention will be extended to eligible Department of Defense (DOD) employee(s) who apply through a formal recruitment program and are selected for a position at an overseas location. Relocation and recruitment incentives may be authorized. This position is designated as a Mission-Essential position. This is defined as an employee who may be activated to maintain continuity of Government Operations during emergencies involving national security, a natural disaster, extended emergencies, or other unique situations such as snow emergency days, severe weather conditions, holidays, increased security periods, national emergency or other dismissal or closure situations. This is a Defense Acquisition Workforce position that requires a Contracting, Foundational acquisition certification. The Incumbent has 36 months to earn this certification. Incumbent must obtain and maintain certification in accordance with DoD Instruction 5000.66. Acquisition Workforce (AWF) members must complete 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every two years, in accordance with DoDI 5000.66. Workforce members are encouraged to earn their CLPs by completing Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Credentials. Obtaining certification within the allotted grace period and maintaining CLPs before and after achieving certification are conditions of employment. Failure to meet these requirements could result in disciplinary action and/or removal from employment. Physical Demands: Work is mostly sedentary, but there is some walking and climbing required during visits to contractor facilities and US Navy ships or vessels undergoing repair. There is occasional walking, standing, bending, carrying light items such as reports or files, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. Incumbent may be subject to more than occasional travel of more than 25%. This may require walking, bending and climbing during visits to various Navy and commercial installations. During the course of this travel, industrial facilities may be visited or toured. Work Environment: The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as conference rooms or offices, or commercial vehicles, e.g., use of safe work practices with office equipment; avoidance of trips or falls; observance of office regulations, traffic signals, safe driving practices, and similar practices. Applicants rated ineligible on this vacancy announcement need to reapply and update their application package to be considered on future vacancies filled through this announcement. Applicants selected and hired on this vacancy announcement need to reapply to be considered on future vacancies filled through this announcement.Applicants rated ineligible on this vacancy announcement need to reapply and update their application package to be considered on future vacancies filled through this announcement. Applicants selected and hired on this vacancy announcement need to reapply to be considered on future vacancies filled through this announcement.

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 Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning PREPARATION AND NEGOTIATION PROBLEM SOLVING PROPOSAL EVALUATION (CONTRACTING BY NEGOTIATION) Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management SOLICITATION OF OFFERS SOURCE SELECTION Stress Tolerance Teamwork The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. 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.