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ACQUISITION PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Naval Air Systems Command

Cherry Point, NCFull-time$62–97K/yrPosted 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$62–97K/yr
Location
Cherry Point, NC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Acquisition Programs Specialist serves in the MRO Logistics Department of FLTREADCEN EAST. The role supports acquisition planning and program administration across the acquisition life cycle, prepares and maintains contract documents, tracks funds, and evaluates cost or pricing data. Applicants must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07/09 level.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Acquisition PlanningProgram ManagementContract PreparationCost AnalysisPrice Reasonableness AnalysisAttention to DetailCustomer ServiceFlexibilityIntegrityInterpersonal SkillsLearningReading ComprehensionReasoningSelf-ManagementStress ToleranceTeamwork

Qualifications

1+ Year Specialized Experience

Full job description

Summary

You will serve as an ACQUISITION PROGRAMS SPECIALIST in the MRO Logistics Department (JC4) of FLTREADCEN EAST.

Duties

  • You will be responsible for acquisition planning, organizing, and managing tasks and projects for the entire acquisition life cycle.
  • You will assist in planning, directing, controlling, and administering of assigned program elements/resources in connection with the assigned areas.
  • You will perform a range of duties related to preparation of required acquisition documents, analysis, formulation, presentation, and execution of contracts assigned to the Industrial/Acquisition and Procurement Division.
  • You will review, prepare and maintain post award documents on each contract, invoices, memorandums, modifications, etc
  • You will maintain funds status by various management accounts to insure that under and over-obligation does not occur.
  • You will analyze and evaluate cost or pricing data elements to determine price reasonablenes.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS 07/09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Acquisition planning, organizing, and managing tasks and projects for the entire acquisition life cycle 2) Planning, directing, controlling, and administering of assigned program elements/resources in connection with the assigned areas 3) Preparing required acquisition documents, analysis, formulation, presentation and execution of contracts assigned to the Industrial/Acquisition & Procurement Division 4) Analyzing and evaluating cost or pricing data elements to determine price reasonableness Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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: Attention to Detail Customer Service Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork 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. 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. Other Information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. 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. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. 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 ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application:?1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference/PPP applicants currently occupying positions for which a comprehensive training plan has been developed and authorized are entitled to exercise their priority status for this announcement. The most common formal training positions are apprentices, formal interns, and scientist and engineering interns. Upward Mobility Positions that have equivalent training plans are also included when the positions have been pre-identified in an Affirmative Action or similar plan. You must provide documentation supporting you are in a formal training plan (e.g., SF50 and official signed training agreement between you and your command).

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