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CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Department of the Navy
Naval Special Warfare Command
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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.

Overview

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Job closed
Open date: 10/16/2024
Closed date: 01/08/2025
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$88,183 - $136,323 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12 - 13
Promotion potential
13
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
DE-12577796-25-EG
Control number
814258500

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. CITIZENS

Duties

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  • You will advise program officials during strategic planning meetings.
  • You will modify standard terms of contracts as necessary to satisfy specialized requirements.
  • You will set policies and procedures and ensure compliance with the Competition in Contracting Act in completing all contractual actions in support of the requiring organization.
  • You will plan and manage procurements with technical, legal, and contracting personnel, ensuring necessary pre-award actions are completed within regulatory and time requirements to meet objectives.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance.
  • Incumbent is subject to periodic counterintelligence scop polygraphs. Employee must achieve and maintain all command required certificates.
  • Required to report to the command when requested.
  • May be required to travel on military or civilian aircraft and waterborne craft, deploy onboard ships, or serve at remote sites as requested
  • This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP), and the incumbent is subject to random drug testing. Incumbent must successfully pass a urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter
  • May be required to travel or perform temporary additional duty assignments for approximately 25% of the time both inside and outside of the Continental United States in executing assigned technical advisory or consultation duties.
  • You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
  • May be exposed to hazardous or hostile environments and may be authorized special/danger pay as provided by the Department of State, the Office of Personnel Management, or other agency regulations.
  • Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement (OGE-450), Employment and Financial Interests, upon entering the position and annually in accordance with DoDD 5500.7-R Joint Ethics Regulations
  • This is a Defense Acquisition Workforce position that requires a Contracting Foundational acquisition certification.
  • The incumbent has 36 months to earn the certification. Incumbent must obtain and maintain certification in accordance with DoD Instruction 5000.66

Qualifications

GS-13
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: Serving as a lead negotiator, and coordinating contractual actions involving simplified acquisition procedures to multiple complex, multi-million dillar negotiated contracts with significant periods of performance

GS-12
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience 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 work associated with a wide range of contract types and contracting methods focusing on the development and application of classified and sensitive contracting

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:Contracting Series, 1102 (opm.gov)

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

Basic Education Requirements for GS-5 through GS-15 (or equivalent) 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 DoDGS-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 ExecutiveDepartment on or before September 30, 2000 are exempt from meeting this requirement.Current military members who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (orequivalent)-1102 or before September 30, 2000 are also exempt from meeting thisrequirement.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

Several vacancies may be filled.

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

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Agency contact information

Christian Smith
Email
christian.smith@socom.mil
Address
COMNAVSPECWARDEVGRU
472 Polaris, Bldg 586
Virginia Beach, VA 23461
US

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