ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST - Naval Sea Systems Command
Indian Head, MD
About the Job
Summary You will serve as an Administrative/Technical Specialist (Contract Specialist) in the Contracts Department of NAVSURFWARCEN IH DIV. The NT-04 pay band encompasses the GS-11/12 pay grades. The NT-05 pay band encompasses the GS-13/14 pay grades. The salary range shown above represents all of the positions within the band, including high grade positions. This is not a high grade position; therefore, the salary may be limited to a GS-13 Step 10 (currently $153,354). Responsibilities You will award and administer a wide range of contracts that may include construction, architect and engineering, facility support contracts and financial assistance actions (grants and other transactions). You will be responsible for contract management, to include contract formation, drafting/issuing solicitations, negotiations, cost/price analysis, award, contract administration, termination and close-out of various contracts. You will solicit, evaluate, negotiate, and award contracts with commercial organizations, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations, for furnishing supplies and services and/or construction. You will administer contracts through close-out, assuring compliance with the terms and conditions of contracts, including resolution of problems concerning the obligations of the parties. You will perform cradle to grave administration of federal financial assistance tools in support of various financial assistance program with various legal authorities, statutory requirements and various recipients. You will be required to interpret regulations and policies imposed by higher organizational levels. You will prepare and issue requests for proposals, request for quotes, broad agency announcements, evaluate proposals, develop business case decisions for award, develop award documentation. You will participate in the planning phase, source selection phase, documentation of the award decision phase, and through contract and/or financial assistance award. You will advise customers and develop procurement milestones. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications For the NT-05: 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 pay band NT-04 (GS-11/12 grade level equivalency) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional contractor providing contractual procurement and administration services (e.g., contract awards, cost analysis, negotiations, solicitations and close-outs) to establish and sustain the acquisition of contracted services, materials, supplies, or construction for an organization. For the NT-04: 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 pay band NT-03 (GS-9/10 grade level equivalency) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional contract specialist analyzing contract documentation (cost and price analysis, negotiations, close-outs, etc.) to procure services, materials, supplies or construction for an organization. Applicant must meet the following Department of Defense qualification requirements for 1102 contracting positions: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/DoD_Qualification_Standard_For_GS-1102.pdf And the title 10 requirements found here: http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section1724&num=0&edition=prelim 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. Education may be used to substitute specialized experience with the following: For the NT-04 pay band: Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. Successful completion of three full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. 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. During the application process you will have the option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. 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 PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. 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. Work is performed primarily in an office setting which has adequate heat, light, and ventilation.
Source : Naval Sea Systems Command