Administrative/Technical Specialist

Job summary

You will serve as an Administrative/Technical Specialist in the Policy & Self Assessment Branch; Acquisition Oversight & Support Division; in the Contracts Department of NAVSURFWARCENDLD. This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. NT-05 is equivalent to GS-13/14. This position is salary capped at GS-13 Step 10 (currently $156,755). See "Additional Information" section.

Major duties

You will serve as a dedicated member of the Peer Review Board (PRB) team and participate in NSWCDD PRB's for all documents requiring PRB review, and will perform reviews of acquisition packages for compliance with statue, regulation, and policy. You will ensure contract documents meet content, quality, and are in compliance with law, regulations, and NAVSEA/NSWCDD Policies. You will gather and analyze data to respond to various data calls and tasking from NSWCDD and NAVSEA, such as the Service Requirements Review Board (SRRB) and the Management Internal Control Program (MIC). You will support the development, review and updates to policy documents. You will use regulations, policies, guidance and legal resources to ensure support and documentation is accurately developed in support of the Policy Dept. and Contracts Dept. mission. You will be responsible for performing final close-out of assigned contracts, assuring delivery, inspection/acceptance of end items and/or services, all administrative and reporting actions have been resolved, before recommending final close-out. You will work closely with comptroller staff and be responsible for de-obligation of excess funds of assigned contracts. You will establish and/or coordinate training for the Contracts Department based upon the needs identified from PRB reviews, file reviews, and MT direction. You will assist in the preparation for new and/or recurring internal and external assessments and inspections, such as Procurement Surveillance Program (PSP) Review and Inspector General Audits. You will, as needed, support the Contract File Review Team in conducting file reviews, to ensure compliance with contracting law, regulation, and policy.

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 NT-04 (GS-11/12 equivalent) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a contracting officer or contract specialist performing contracting functions such as soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, awarding, administering or closing out contracts for the acquisition or procurement of equipment, supplies, or services. Examples of specialized experience may include: evaluating a contractor's proposals and capabilities; developing, recommending or determining an acquisition strategy; conducting contract negotiations (terms, conditions, or prices); awarding and administering contracts; analyzing contract cost and pricing to determine appropriateness or reasonableness; facilitating contract changes through the life-cycle of an acquisition; ensuring contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations and/or policies. 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: Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork CONTRACT PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTABILITY TERMS AND CONDITIONS WRITTEN COMMUNICATION ORAL COMMUNICATION PROBLEM SOLVING This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire, Structured Interview. 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.