LEAD CONTRACT SPECIALIST
What you'd do
You will serve as a LEAD CONTRACT SPECIALIST in the CONTRACTS DEPARTMENT, CODE 400 of SOUTHWEST REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CENTER.
Major duties
You will develop new approaches and innovative strategies to support contract terms, conditions, and/ or major systems acquisitions. You will research, learn, and apply a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods to identify, assess, analyze and improve team effectiveness, efficiency and work products. You will ensure that the work of the team is carried out by performing a range of coordinating and supportive duties and responsibilities, communicating and supporting plans, vision and mission of the Command. You will exchange information, provide technical expertise, as well as identify and resolve potential problems. You will interpret Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audits to resolve issues with contractor and government personnel. You will provide guidance in the avoidance, evaluation, and resolution of problems as they relate to production and cost impact. You will assist in providing leadership to implement the commands Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) programs. You will evaluate contractor and subcontractor allegations of government caused impact of entire business operations. You will prepare and approve contracting officer final decisions, business clearance and negotiation memoranda, technical analytical reports, letters of concerns, evaluation of contractor's performance and other contractual documentation.
What you need to qualify
In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing as a professional contract specialist, mentoring a team of professional contractors by overseeing negotiations and administration of contracts to meet objectives and deadlines within 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.
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