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NONAPPROPRIATED FUND POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:        SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST
BUSINESS TITLE:  DEPUTY DIRECTOR, CONTRACTING, REGIONAL PROCUREMENT OFFICE (RPO)
    
SERIES:  1102                                                                                         PAY LEVEL: NF-04/05

At the NF-04 level: 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serves as the Deputy Director, Contracting, Regional Procurement Office (RPO) for all Marine Corps Community Service (MCCS) activities within one of the Marine Corps Regions. This position reports directly to the RPO Director.

Serves as a principal advisor to the RPO Director in interpreting and applying DoD, DoN, and United State Marine Corps (USMC) Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) procurement policies, directives, and regulations. Responsible for ensuring procurement actions are accomplished in accordance to all applicable regulations and statutes. Assists the Director in providing executive level operational control and oversight of NAF procurement and contracting processes in support of MCCS operations in the Region.

The incumbent assists the Director in overseeing actions and phases of the procurement process for all contractual obligations of the Region. This includes a wide range of contract specializations in developing solicitations, procuring commodities and contracting services, overseeing contract negotiations, conducting cost and price analysis, and providing overall contract administration.

Applies specialized knowledge and experience to meet goals and requirements, in order to maintain an effective and viable procurement program. In alignment with MCCS business strategies in the acquisition process, the Deputy Director accomplishes the following: complies with the DoD Joint Ethics Regulations including annual ethics training and submission of confidential disclosure forms; ensures the integrity of the MCCS procurement program; provides advice to MCCS Deputies, Chiefs, Directors, and other organizational activities as needed; ensures that proper coordination occurs with various MCCS activities, legal counsel, auditors, and other subordinate activities with relationship to the procurement and contracting process.

Assists in planning, developing, establishing and directing the contractual strategy for the purchasing and contracting programs within the Region. Assists in developing standard operating procedures, letters of instruction, customer service guides and other procurement guidance as required. Assists in developing and implementing policies and procedures for monitoring contractor compliance. Approves corrective action of delinquent vendors to include the assessment of liquidated damages.

Conditions of employment

• See Duties and Qualifications

EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

1. A BACHELOR'S DEGREE from an accredited college or university in contracting, acquisition planning, finance, audit, or a related field appropriate to the work of position AND FOUR YEARS of experience in the occupation, or a related field or work area, OR an appropriate combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of knowledge and skill equivalent to that gained in the above, OR appropriate experience that demonstrates that the applicant has acquired the knowledge, skills, and abilities equivalent to that gained in the above.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

1.  Knowledge and experience of federal and/or local contract laws, regulations and procedures applicable to acquisition and contract administration.
2. Expert knowledge of procurement objectives, strategies, goals, and technical terminology.
3.  Ability to recognize and analyze procurement problems, conduct research, summarize results, and make appropriate recommendations.
4. Written communication skills sufficient to develop policies and procedures, and to explain basis for recommendations and changes.
5. Verbal communication skills sufficient to discuss program issues with installation level Site Coordinators, MCCS Directors, Division management staff and senior-level personnel.
6. Ability to provide leadership, mentor, lead, guide and train subordinate staff; and work effectively with others in a regulated environment.
7. Computer skills sufficient to perform tasks. Ability to use automated computer-based programs to track, analyze, and interpret data.

This position is designated as a Position of Trust, and the incumbent must be eligible for a background check. Appointment and continued employment is subject to a favorable National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background check. Must file an annual Confidential Financial Disclosure report (OGE form 450).

At the NF-05 Level:

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:  

1.  A BACHELOR'S DEGREE from an accredited college or university in contracting, acquisition planning, finance, audit, or a related field appropriate to the work of the position AND FIVE (5) YEARS of experience in the occupation, or a related field or work area, OR an appropriate combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of knowledge and skill equivalent to that gained in the above, OR appropriate experience that demonstrates that the applicant has acquired the knowledge, skills and abilities equivalent to that gained in the above.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Knowledge and experience of federal and/or local contract laws, regulations and procedures applicable to acquisition and contract administration.  
2. Expert knowledge of procurement objectives, strategies, goals, and technical terminology.  
3. Ability to recognize and analyze procurement problems, conduct research, summarize results, and make appropriate recommendations.
4. Written communication skills sufficient to develop policies and procedures, and to explain basis for recommendations and changes.  
5. Verbal communication skills sufficient to discuss program issues with installation level Site Coordinators, MCCS Directors, Division management staff and senior-level personnel.  
6. Ability to provide leadership, mentor, lead, guide and train subordinate staff; and work effectively with others in a regulated environment.
7. Computer skills sufficient to perform tasks.  Ability to use automated computer-based programs to track, analyze, and interpret data.

This position is designated as a Position of Trust, and the incumbent must be eligible for a background check.  Appointment and continued employment is subject to a favorable National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background check. Must file an annual Confidential Financial Disclosure report (OGE form 450).

This activity is a Drug-free workplace.  The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated.  Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

This position has been designated as Non-Critical Sensitive and therefore requires the ability to obtain a Secret clearance (Tier 3).  Appointment and continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of the security investigation.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application/resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. This vacancy will be filled by the best qualified applicant as determined by the selecting official.