SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will advise senior command leaders on contracting and procurement by developing, interpreting, and implementing strategic plans, policies, and procedures that support major acquisitions and comply with applicable laws and regulations. You will direct policy for complex, high value acquisitions, providing authoritative guidance on contract requirements, government regulations, procurement procedures, and business practices to achieve mission objectives. You will analyze proposed and ongoing procurements, including cost and pricing data, for complex multiyear acquisitions involving advanced technology systems, technical services, and research projects with major operational impacts. You will deliver oral and written presentations, briefings, and recommendations to senior government officials, industry representatives, and committees on acquisition strategies, procurement policies, and complex contracting issues. You will supervise employees by assigning work, setting priorities, evaluating performance, providing training, resolving workplace concerns, and ensuring projects finish on time while improving operational quality and efficiency. You will promote fair employment practices by resolving employee complaints, addressing workplace concerns, supporting equal opportunity initiatives, and ensuring personnel decisions follow established policies and applicable requirements. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or NH-03 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Expert or Mastery level knowledge of Federal Government, Department of Defense, Navy and agency-specific guidelines and business practices, including statues, regulations, polices, and procedures that cover the various contract types; Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate contractual and procurement policy actions involved in supporting sophisticated and technologically advanced systems acquisition programs; Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing in order to conduct presentations and briefings at command levels; and Ability to effectively manage and supervise a staff of professional, technical and/or administrative employees. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/DoD\_Qualification\_Standard\_For\_GS-1102.pdf 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 requirements listed above apply 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. In addition to the Basic Qualifications Standard, you may also qualify on the basis of education: 3 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree Additional Information This position is for an NH-IV Supervisory Contract Specialist. This is a first-level supervisor position, leading a team of approximately 3 to 8 contract specialists at various levels of experience. There are one or more positions available in Stafford and Quantico supporting Portfolio Acquisition Executive Marine Corps (PAE MC) and/or PAE Mission Systems (PAE MS). This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. Recruitment/Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes-Relocation expenses (i.e. PCS) for candidates outside of the commuting area are authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations and Department of Navy Policy. Relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable command policy. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.