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CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Department of the Navy
Naval Sea Systems 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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Open & closing dates
12/20/2024 to 01/08/2025
Salary
$49,025 to - $88,786 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 7 - 9
Locations
1 vacancy in the following locations:
San Diego, CA
Bath, ME
Marinette, WI
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management. This position may require you to report in person for an established amount of days per pay period.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation expenses (i.e. PCS) or relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
12
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Confidential
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
DE-12648573-25-JRT
Control number
825078600

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

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  • You will be responsible for the solicitation, analysis, evaluation and negotiation of the contractor's proposals associated with modifications to contracts for the construction of ships for the US Navy and Foreign Military Sales transactions.
  • You will negotiate (normally with a sole source) changes to contract terms and conditions, specifications, advance payments, profit and cost sharing arrangements to establish reasonable prices within acceptable time frames.
  • You will function as team leader during contractual negotiations, coordinating a team of representatives from the production office, financial office, legal counsel and Engineering Process Team as required.
  • You will serve as principal contact for all problems associated with the assigned changes and represent SUPSHIP Bath in conferences with contractors, NAVSEA and other Government activities.
  • You will administer the contract from award through closeout, including all milestones in between.
  • You will initiate correspondence and reports, analyze status of contract/contractor performance, resolve contractual problems, and provide contractual solutions to problems arising in material, quality and technical disciplines.
  • You will interpret and enforce contract terms and conditions and provide appropriate contractual advice as necessary.
  • You will serve as key field representative in major shipbuilding source selection procedures.
  • You will analyze proposals for conformance with the solicitation, performs cost or price analysis, including review of cost data, to determine reasonableness.
  • You will coordinate the establishment of a technical evaluation committee to determine acceptability of cost, management and technical proposals.
  • You will obtain required pre-award surveys to determine contractor responsibility and obtain audits and pricing reports to develop negotiation positions.

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.
  • This is a bargaining unit position.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  • You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.

Qualifications

FOR GS-09 GRADE LEVEL:
In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional contract specialist negotiating, administering, and resolving issues to ensure compliance, fair pricing, and contract execution in order to execute the mission of a shipbuilding program.

FOR GS-07 GRADE LEVEL:
In addition to the Basic Education Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-05) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional contract specialist supporting negotiating, administering, and resolving issues to ensure compliance, fair pricing, and contract execution in order to support the mission of a shipbuilding program.

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=Occupational-Series
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 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. Applicants currently in the Contingency Contracting Force are also exempt from meeting this requirement.

FOR GS-09 GRADE LEVEL:

  • successful completion a master's or equivalent graduate degree; -OR-
  • successful completion of two full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education; -OR-
  • successful completion of an LL.B or J.D.
FOR GS-07 GRADE LEVEL:
  • successful completion of a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement; -OR-
  • successful completion of one full year of graduate level education or law school

Additional information

Pay rates for the following locations:
MARINETTE, WI - GS-07: $49,025 - $63,733 / GS-09: $59,966 - $77,955
BATH, ME - GS-07: $55,383 - $71,999 / GS-09: $67,743 - $88,065
SAN DIEGO, CA - GS-07: $55,836 - $72,588 / GS-09: $68,297 - $88,786


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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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