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Procurement actions include simple and complex renovation, furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E), construction, architect and engineering. May perform actions to include supply and service requirements, such as complex information technology; finance, insurance and communication requirements; professional training and analytical services; supply purchases; and revenue-generating contracts.  May be directed to perform supervisory duties on a short-term, nonrecurring basis. 

Complies with the DoW Joint Ethics Regulations including annual ethics training and submission of confidential disclosure forms; ensures the integrity of procurement program; provides advice to Deputies, Chiefs, Directors, and other organizational activities as needed; ensures that proper coordination occurs with various activities, legal counsel, auditors, and other activities with relationship to the procurement and contracting process.

• Independently interprets and applies Department of War (DoW), Department of Navy (DoN), and USMC (NAF) procurement policies, directives, and regulations. Exercises sound judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness to identify aspects of regulations and laws for application, to design new provisions or innovative financial arrangements to develop justifications that include modifications that may deviate from usual practice.  Responsible for ensuring procurement actions are accomplished in accordance with all applicable regulations and statutes. Assists in providing executive level operational control and oversight of NAF procurement and contracting processes in support of MR and MCCS. 

• Assists in directing the full range of purchasing and contract administration and direction, including, but not limited to, the issuance of solicitations, awarding of contracts, contract modifications, negotiation of changes, exercise of options for contracts, investigation and resolution of contract delays, contractor performance appraisals, subcontractor surveillance, disposition of claims, and other contractual related matters.

• Serves as subject matter expert on MCCS procurement policy and provides guidance and training. Recommends improvements in contracting procedures and develops corrective action plans to ensure support of MCCS operating programs.  Provides procurement data for management reports and strategic planning.  Serves as a principal advisor to management and may represent MCCS as the contractual authority at conferences and meetings. 

• Gathers and determines metrics relating to the procurement function. 

Oversees actions and phases of the procurement process for all contractual obligations of MR and MCCS. 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.

• Directs the pre-solicitation process and reviews solicitation documentation to ensure conformity with established policies and procedures. Monitors pre-solicitation strategy and procedures, develops new pre-solicitation strategy and ensures compliance by junior personnel.

• With proper coordination and communication with Legal Counsel, approves/disapproves a variety of contract terms and conditions. Reviews and analyzes settlement proposals, audit reports, technical evaluations and subcontractor claims processed by contract specialists.

• Develops strategy, procedure, and direction for proposal evaluations, and ensures compliance with procurement regulations. Develops, directs, and monitors evaluation of proposal criteria and procedures used for proposal evaluation.

• Settles pre-award and post award disputes and claims and ensures decisions conform to existing federal and local dispute guidelines. Approves pre-award, award and post award documentation and ensures the integrity and substance of determinations and findings. Awards or recommends for award, contracts initiated within MR and MCCS. Advises contractors on appeal rights and procedures.

Assists in planning, developing, establishing and directing the contractual strategy for the purchasing and contracting programs for MR and MCCS. Assists in developing standard operating procedures, letters of instruction, customer service guides and other procurement guidance as required. Assists in Procurement Management Reviews (PMR) and internal audits. 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. 

Travel is required to attend meetings, conferences, site visits, and other field-related activities. Trips may include overnight or extended stays, depending on mission requirements.

This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 pounds may be required.

Conditions of employment

• See Duties and Qualifications

EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

A BACHELOR¿S DEGREE from an accredited college or university in contracting, acquisition planning, finance, audit, business, purchasing, economics, or a related field appropriate to the work of the position AND SIX (6) 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.

Warranted contracting officer for state or federal government for a minimum of two (2) years required; federal contracting officer warrant for construction preferred. Knowledge of federal and/or local contract laws, regulations and procedures applicable to acquisition and contract administration. Expert knowledge of procurement objectives, strategies, goals, and technical terminology. Ability to recognize and analyze procurement problems, conduct research, summarize results, and make appropriate recommendations.

Written communication skills sufficient to develop policies and procedures, and to explain basis for recommendations and changes. Verbal communication skills sufficient to discuss program issues with headquarters and installation level MCCS Directors, Division management staff and senior-level personnel. Ability to provide leadership, mentor, lead, guide and train junior staff; and work effectively with others in a regulated environment. Computer skills sufficient to perform tasks. Ability to use automated computer-based programs to track, analyze, and interpret data.

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.