SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST

You will serve as a SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST in the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND PROCUREMENT DIVISION, CONTRACTS DEPARTMENT of SUPSHIP. This position is part of the DoD Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). The NH-03 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to the GS 12-13 grade levels.

Major duties

• You will execute contractual documents and create single obligations up to $5 million on behalf of the United States Government.
• You will be responsible for ensuring that all the duties of the assigned program or contract are successfully performed and that applicable requirements of procurement statutes and regulations are met by subordinates.
• You will determine procurement strategy (formal or negotiated) and contract type.
• You will develop/review contract terms and conditions and recommend revisions, deletions, additions, etc.
• You will receive and administer new contract awards, modifications, and administrative changes.
• You will prepare and maintain contract records and files documenting contract award, modifications, performance, compliance, change status, and delivery status.
• You will define, organize, and assign activities to accomplish projects/programs goals.
• You will provide advice and assistance in the development of requirements/specs to ensure that the government contracts for the services and supplies in the most cost effective and efficient manner.

Qualifications

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower pay band, NH-02 (GS-11 equivalent), in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional contract specialist leading or managing contract functions (i.e. contract pre-award and post-award, cost price analysis, contract modifications, and contract negotiations) to support the construction, modernization, or repair of naval ships. 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.