ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST
What you'd do
You will serve as an ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST in the Missile Systems Hardware and Test Division, Global Deterrence and Defense Department of NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER. This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The full performance level of NT-05 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to the GS-13 and GS-14.
Major duties
You will serve as the Acquisition Lead for the Missile Systems Hardware and Test Division, acting as the primary technical liaison between the Contracting Officer (CO) and the contractor. You will analyze and evaluate plans and techniques of pre-award and post-award functions involving highly specialized acquisitions. You will be responsible for the daily technical oversight of the contract, ensuring that contractor performance is in accordance with the contract’s terms, conditions, and quality assurance surveillance plan. You will be responsible for reviewing and interpreting technical requirements, validating invoices for technical accuracy, and maintaining comprehensive documentation in the official COR file. You will manage inputs, status, and history of acquisitions for quarterly Capital Planning Purchase Board (CPPB). You will be responsible to work across all stakeholders to develop and maintain the divisions 5-year Acquisition Plan, and briefs management at Quarterly execution review on all acquisition efforts. You will ensure that technical issues and potential contractual problems are identified and resolved promptly to support the mission.
What you need to qualify
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-04 pay band (GS-11/GS-12 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: analyzing and evaluating acquisition plans and techniques for pre-award and post-award functions to improve the efficiency and execution of program operations. Examples of qualifying experience may include: (1) developing and maintaining long-term acquisition plans; (2) determining methods of procurement and contract types, documenting acquisition strategies, and securing appropriate approvals; (3) applying a comprehensive understanding of federal contracting regulations; (4) managing productive relationships with vendors and contracting partners. 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.
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