Job summary

You will serve as a CONTRACT SPECIALIST in the NAVY SUPPLY SYSTEMS COMMAND (NAVSUP) of NAVSUP FLC SIG GF, Italy.

Major duties

You will serve as a non -supervisory senior contract specialist who may also serve as a warranted contracting officer. You will serve as the contractual authority on the acceptability and applicability of contractual matters related predominantly to the Fleet Support or Shore Support branch procurements. You will review and analyze procurement requests and their specifications or statements of work to determine their adequacy, completeness, and commerciality. You will review contract terms and technical specifications to identify any special requirements. You will analyze settlement proposals, audit reports, technical evaluations, and subcontractor claims. You will identify factors affecting contractor's cost using historical production and statistical cost data, reports from auditors or technical specialists, and contractor costs breakdowns regarding labor, materials, overhead, and profit. You will develop documentation and criteria to substantiate Government cost or negotiation positions. You will may be required to process grants actions in accordance with applicable regulations.

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. 1) Planning and carrying out both pre-award and post-award procurement actions utilizing a wide range of contracting methods and contract types; 2) Administering contracts, such as firm fixed-price; fixed-price with economic price adjustment provisions covering government decrees on wages, fringe benefits and materials; time and materials contracts; and labor-hour contracts; 3) Negotiating prices, terms and conditions, contract modifications, and settlements involving the procurement of supplies and services; and 4) Assisting technical specialists/customers in the preparation of statements of work, planning of procurement strategies, and identifying potential contractors or sources. NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for this position. 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. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: Incumbent "may" be coded as "key" and as such may be required be removed from their military recall status. A signed statement of understanding 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. This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTINUED: If you are a dual citizen, please identify the countries of citizenship. The NATO Status of Forces Agreement prohibits employment in the U.S. Civilian Component in a host nation of any person who holds dual citizenship of the U.S. and the host nation. For example: A person who holds both Italian and U.S. citizenship may not be employed in the U.S. Civilian Component in Italy; however, that person is not prohibited by the NATO Status of Forces Agreement from employment in the U.S. civilian Component in another NATO host nation of which (s)he does not hold citizenship. 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. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

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: PREPARATION AND NEGOTIATION PROBLEM SOLVING PROPOSAL EVALUATION (CONTRACTING BY NEGOTIATION) SOLICITATION OF OFFERS SOURCE SELECTION 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.