This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/472381500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is located within the Naval Academy Business Services Division (NABSD), at the United States Naval Academy. The incumbent is responsible for conducting and directing pre- and post- contracting award actions and for purchasing supplies and services for all non-appropriated fund (NAF) accounts that support the organizations within NABSD and other functional areas at the Naval Academy.
Learn more about this agency06/16/2017 to 07/14/2017
$16.53 - $48.39 per hour
This position is with the United States Naval Academy
NF 04
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - Occassional travel, up to 10%
Yes—Will be considered
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
Yes
17-051
472381500
The incumbent is the resident expert on all procurement processes and contracting actions. The incumbent performs duties as a Contracting Officer, assigning all requests for purchase actions and measuring completion using Procurement Action Lead Time (PALT) as the measurement, among other metrics, to ensure contracting specialist and buyers complete awards timely and remain current. All actions must comply with current Department of the Navy and Department of Defense (DoD) NAF policies. Incumbent must have knowledge of/experience with purchasing procedures for petty cash, blanket purchase agreements and orders, MOA’s/MOU’s, departmental purchase orders, solicitations, a variety of contract types and credit card orders. Key job elements include, but are not limited to the following:
Acquisition Planning: Provide guidance and support to technical managers in the planning and acquisitions and development of acquisition strategies and schedules. Act as the focal point for preparation and review of solicitation documentation and act as a major participant in source selection procedures.
Contract Negotiation: Act as leader in proposal review process and has ultimate responsibility for negotiation of financial, legal and work scope aspects of contracts to ensure that resulting contracts/agreements/orders are consistent with program needs, established NAF contracting procedures and Federal practices.
Contract Administration: Perform administration of assigned contracts/actions through the monitoring of the technical, schedule, scope and financial status and provide guidance to managers regarding compliance to contract requirements/needs or involving appropriate corrective actions to current efforts. Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures, execute sound business judgment, comply with regulatory guidance and obtain required approvals (at all contracting levels).
Contract Documentation: Responsible for the preparation and/or compliance of accurate and complete documentation regarding contractor selection (sole source approvals), contract terms (negotiation memoranda), related administrative issues (including financial data) and formal contractual documentation. The incumbent provides input to planning documents that reflect current policy. Ensure all NAF procurement functions meet required benchmarks and operating standards while complying with policy and guidance as outlined in the NAF procurement manual (USNAINST 7010.2C)
Professionalism: Maintain currency and proficiency with constantly changing procurement laws, regulations, instructions, procedures, and decisions relating to USNA unique acquisitions and adhere to NAF acquisitions policies regarding appropriate and efficient implementation of them.
Supervisory Duties: Supervise two to six contracting specialist/purchasing agents/buyers/representatives. Trains personnel under direct supervision and within other NAFs to ensure they remain current on regulations and policies. Plan work schedules, assign work actions using the Procurement Action Lead Time (PALT) as a metric to ensure even distribution of workload, determine priorities in work assignments to ensure functional benchmarks are met with adherence to NAF policy and procedures. Plan, help develop and execute an Individual Development Plan (IDP) for each employee to include developmental goals, professional training, education and work performance goals. Evaluate employees for promotion, status change, awards, disciplinary actions and separation.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES (KSAs) *must be included on the Fillable KSA form in the Application Packet.
The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) necessary for this position are as follows:
1. Applicant must have recently held (or currently holds) a Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) contracting warrant (or a comparable Appropriated Funded warrant) and have the required Department of Defense certification to be issued a NAF warrant with a limit of up to $3 million. Applicant must also hold a DAWIA Level III certification or equivalent.
2. Undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college or university, which included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in a field of study directly related to procurement, such as contracts, purchasing, contract law, accounting, business finance, merchandising, economics, marketing or organization and management.
3. Applicant must be knowledgeable in federal, departmental, local laws, regulations, and procedures applicable to contracting procedures, methods and contract types including negotiating, fixed-price, and cost contracting. Applicant must have at least 10 years of procurement experience.
4. Knowledge and the application of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), specifically Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA’s) and Blanket Ordering Agreements (BOA’s) to plan and carry out contracting assignments in the areas of resale and non-resale (including incidental and/or non-segregable minor construction).
5. Applicant must be familiar with business practices and market conditions sufficient to evaluate bid responsiveness, contractor responsibility, and contractor performance.
6. Applicant must show a willingness to understand program objectives and technical terminology specific to Naval Academy Business Services. Applicant must possess knowledge and understanding of a variety of procurements in order to participate in the planning, negotiation and administration of contract actions.
7. Must possess the knowledge and ability to independently analyze and reconcile accounts accurately and have the ability to pinpoint and resolve discrepancies.
8. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills and a deep desire to support the Brigade of Midshipmen and bring a positive, upbeat attitude to work every day.
Applicants who meet the qualification requirements will be further evaluated to determine the extent to which their education, related experience, training, awards, and supervisory appraisal demonstrate they possess the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs).
As an addendum to your application, attach the Fillable KSA form relating your qualifications to the specific requirements (KSAs) of this position.
Note: Failure to provide the required information may result in you losing consideration for the position and your elimination from the selection process. Please be advised that application received after the closing date listed above will not be considered. Applications and resumes will not be returned to the applicant.
Some positions have special requirements. In these cases selection is tentative pending satisfactory completion of these requirements. Applicants may be required to provide proof of education, etc. All selections are contingent on obtaining satisfactory employment reference checks.
We are an E-verify participant.
Please be informed that applicants will be required to submit a federal government background check.
As a condition of employment, the selectee will be required to participate in direct deposit/electronic fund transfer as specified in the negotiated agreement.
Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data, and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.
The Department of the Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, set, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
To be considered for this position, a complete application packet must be submitted which includes: OF 612, Supplement to the OF 612, and the Fillable KSA Form. These forms can be found on the Naval Academy Business Services (NABSD) Website: http://www.usnabsd.com/administration/human-resources/employment/
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Do not submit an application through USAJobs for this position. Applications for this position submitted via USAJobs, and not through the process described below, will not be considered.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
To be considered for this position, a complete application packet must be submitted which includes: OF 612, Supplement to the OF 612, and the Fillable KSA Form. These forms can be found on the Naval Academy Business Services (NABSD) Website: http://www.usnabsd.com/administration/human-resources/employment/
Applicants may email nabsdjobs@usna.edu, fax (410) 293-2520, hand carry (Call 410-293-2519, x2882 or x2883 to make arrangements for delivery), or mail applications to:
NAF Human Resources
Halligan Hall
181 Wainwright Road
Annapolis, MD 21402
All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted for an interview or sent an email of non-selection 3-6 weeks after the announcement closing date. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an inaccurate email address or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/472381500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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