CONTRACT SPECIALIST

You will serve as a CONTRACT SPECIALIST in the CONTRACTS DEPARTMENT of NAVUNSEAWARCENDIV KEYPORT WA. In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience: For GS-12: 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. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Performing both pre-award and post-award contracting functions for complex supply and service requirements. Developing formal acquisition and source selection plans. Conducting market research and cost/price analysis. Performing post-award administration functions such as contract modifications, claims, or settlements. For GS-11: At or equivalent to the GS-09 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 pre-award and post-award contracting functions for supplies and services. Assisting with or developing acquisition plans and performing market research. Applying cost and price analysis techniques to evaluate bids or proposals. Assisting with or performing post-award administration functions, including contract modifications. 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. You will perform pre-award and post-award contracting functions for supplies and services. You will develop acquisition and source selection plans for complex requirements. You will analyze bids and proposals, utilizing cost and price analysis tools. You will conduct market research to identify sources for procurement. You will perform contract administration duties like modifications, claims, and settlements. You will serve as a contracting authority, providing guidance to customers on procurement. You will prepare solicitation documents, justifications, and recommendations for award. Security clearance required: Secret

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. Substitution of education for GS-11 Position: Three full years of progressively higher level graduate; OR Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Additional Information: Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.