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.

Duties

• •You will have the responsibility for the total administrative and technical supervision of Division/Department personnel, minimally comprised of multiple GS-12 Contract Specialists or Procurement Analysts.
• •You will assign work based on priorities, difficulty/requirements of the assignment/capabilities of the employee AND develop performance standards, evaluate work performance, provide advice/instructions to employees on work/administrative matters.
• •You will perform pre-award functions for procurements involving complex contracts of highly specialized, extensive, new or innovative techniques for facilities construction, design, and services of significant importance to the agency.
• •You will ensure appropriate funding/required waivers/certifications/approvals/compliances have been obtained for purchase requests AND select contract types including sealed bidding, best value source selection, and existing contract tools.
• •You will serve as the primary point of contact for assigned procurements AND as a Contracting Officer.
• •You will ensure that all actions are in accordance with all applicable policies, procedures, and regulations including but not limited to the Federal Acquisition Regulation and Navy Marine Corps Acquisition Supplement.
• •You will conduct meetings with team members to setting policies/procedures for execution of contract actions, solicit problems experienced in the procurement processes, find solutions, and develop processes/procedures to implement those solutions.
• •You will lead/participate in internal reviews to ensure acquisition compliance AND analyze/determine the appropriate corrective actions for problems identified because of the internal reviews/Process Management/Audit Program reviews.

Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience in Government contracting, including both pre-award and post-award functions. Knowledge in planning acquisitions, conducting market research, developing solicitations, evaluating offers, negotiating terms and prices, awarding contracts, and administering contracts. Knowledge of contracting laws, regulations, cost and pricing analysis, contracting administration, and socioeconomic contracting requirements. Able to lead staff, assign/review work, develop employees, manage priorities, and communicate with internal/external stakeholders. 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/1100/contracting-series-1102/ 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. A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. B. At least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. 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. Additional Information: If you are a dual citizen, please identify the countries of citizenship. The NATO Status of Forces Agreement prohibits employment in the U.S. Civilian Component in a host nation of any person who holds dual citizenship of the U.S. and the host nation. For example: A person who holds both Italian and U.S. citizenship may not be employed in the U.S. Civilian Component in Italy; however, that person is not prohibited by the NATO Status of Forces Agreement from employment in the U.S. civilian Component in another NATO host nation of which (s)he does not hold citizenship.