ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST - Naval Sea Systems Command

Summary You will serve as a Technical Department Acquisition Advocate (TDAA) in the Test and Evaluation Department of Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Keyport (NAVUNSEAWARCENDIV KEYPORT WA). This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-5 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-13 and GS-14. Responsibilities You will develop, plan, execute, and monitor the effectiveness of department procurement activities including contracting, bank card, and other purchasing practices in support of department mission accomplishment. You will supervise department Contract Officer Representatives and provide oversight for department purchasing competencies. You will be responsible for hiring, discipline, leave approval, time keeping, and mentoring for a small workforce. You will support the Department Head in developing department procurement policy supporting technical work execution. You will develop and report metrics that assist Department Managers in improving the effectiveness of procurement activities. You will plan, organize and administrate complex projects and initiatives. You will establish and implement policies and provide advice and guidance. You will conceptualize, plan and obtain cooperation of high-level personnel, foster teamwork and direct the work of others. You will develop requirements for data calls internal and external to Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Keyport. You will lead and participate in business planning efforts of Keyport's support organizations. You will visualize, articulate and solve both complex and simple problems and concepts and make decisions that are based on available information. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower level NT-04 (GS-11/12 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector planning, developing, or monitoring the effectiveness of an organization's procurement activities. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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 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/ictap/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will receive priority consideration at the Full Performance Level (FPL) and if determined to be Best Qualified at the FPL, and selected, must be placed at the FPL. 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.