Manager

Job summary

You will serve as a Deputy Department Head in the Contracts Department of NAVUNSEAWARCENDIV KEYPORT WA. The Secretary of Defense has ordered a department-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. See additional information. This is a RE-ADVERTISEMENT of Announcement Number: ST-12862283-26-NMS. Applicants that have previously applied NEED to re-apply to this announcement.

Major duties

You will support the Department Head/Chief of Contracting Office in managing the department’s acquisition and business functions, including contracts execution and management pursuant to unlimited warrant authority You will serve as a mentor through document quality assessment and oversight of warrant usage for complex contracts issued in support of Naval Research and Development Establishment and DON weapons development portfolio executives You will exercise a seamless approach in partnering with the Department Head to manage and provide oversight to the department. You will apply a high level of sound, independent judgment in the solution of problems. You will interpret applicable contracting guidelines in developing sound business strategies for complex acquisition requirements. You will plan, manage, analyze, and coordinate administrative and warrant related technical functions.

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-13/14 grade level or NT-05 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Leading procurement through all phases of the procurement cycle, from acquisition planning, solicitation development, evaluation, award, and post award administration. Examples of qualifying experience may include: Managing contracts and leading pre-award and post-award actions; demonstrated knowledge of the FAR, DFARS, NMCARS, and related procurement instructions and guidance; procurement vehicles, including cost plus fixed fee, time and materials, fixed price, fixed price incentive, commercial, and non-commercial; advising technical, past performance, small business, and cost boards; performing complex cost realism analysis; leading negotiations; drafting source selection decision documents supporting the award recommendation; and performing debriefs. 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 application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ORAL COMMUNICATION MANAGING HUMAN RESOURCES PROBLEM SOLVING ADVANCED COST AND/OR PRICE ANALYSIS SOURCE SELECTION This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: Structure Resume Review, Structured Interview, and a proctored assessment of Contracting Officer document review of one or more documents provided by NUWCDIVKPT. 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.