CONTRACT SPECIALIST
What you'd do
You will serve as a CONTRACTING SPECIALIST in the CONTRACTS DEPT of NAVUNSEAWARCENDIV KEYPORT WA.
Major duties
You will serve as a contract specialist responsible for pre-award and post-award functions (including all formal advertising and negotiation activities) for a variety of supply and service contracts in support of the NUWC Division Keyport. You will be responsible for a variety of contracts that require different specialized terms and conditions, sometimes requiring the generation of unique language specific to a procurement. You will oversee contracts related to supplies, services, and technical equipment that range from standard items to complex cost reimbursement, time and material, labor hour, and incentive type contracts. You will review requirements packages and recommend and/or determine the most appropriate method of procurement and prepare pertinent solicitation documents and justifications. You will be responsible for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies. You will utilize the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Navy/Marine Corps Acquisition Regulation Supplement (NMCARS), and Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA).
What you need to qualify
For the GS-09: 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 grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional contract specialist performing contracting work by evaluating contract criteria for supplies and services. Examples of qualifying experience include: performing pre-award and post-award contracting functions and preparing solicitation packages with applicable FAR/DFARS clauses; conducting market research and evaluating contractor proposals; and participating in price negotiations, and administering contract modifications. For the GS-07: 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 grade level (GS-05) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional contract specialist performing contracting work supporting contract award and administration. Examples of qualifying experience include: performing segments of pre-award and post-award contracting functions and preparing solicitation packages with applicable FAR/DFARS clauses; conducting market research and evaluating contractor proposals; and participating in price negotiations, and administering contract modifications. 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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