Job summary

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

Major duties

You will be negotiating contracts supporting the TRIDENT II Sub Launched Ballistic Missile Program, Nuclear Weapons Security, Conventional Prompt Strike Program, and/ or Submarine Security Programs. You will direct/ perform the full range of contract administration actions required for dynamic, highly charged, highly visible, significant programs. You will be negotiating contract specifications, delivery dates, incentives, and other critical terms and conditions; awarding or recommending award of contracts. You will serve as the primary Business Advisor to the Branch Head of the Technical Branch, including the overall business and contractual strategy associated with the structuring of acquisition plans. You will be responsible for all phases of the procurement and acquisition cycles, including pre-planning, pre-award and pre-negotiation activities. You will be responsible for all actions within your prescribed area and will rarely be given specific direction in work except for professional projects. You will plan, develop, and implement unique and innovative contracting arrangements dealing with numerous contractor and subcontractor relationships. You will be developing solicitations, evaluating proposals, conducting cost and price analysis, completing negotiations, preparing contracts, and awarding. You will be investigating and resolving contractor delays, contractor performance assessments, subcontractor surveillance, deposition of claims, and similar matters. You will be administering contracts for high-dollar complex contractor proposals and present developed negotiation positions to a peer review panel.

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 developing innovative acquisition plans, source selection plans, negotiation strategies, and contract terms or financial arrangements to establish comprehensive procurement solutions or modification of contracting terms for major systems acquisition. 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: ADVANCED COST AND/OR PRICE ANALYSIS DEVELOPING OTHERS ISSUE CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS PREPARATION AND NEGOTIATION PROBLEM SOLVING SYSTEMS ACQUISITION 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.