SENIOR CONTRACT SPECIALIST
What you'd do
You will serve as a CONTRACT SPECIALIST in the Plans and Programs Division of STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS.
Major duties
You will negotiate contracts supporting the TRIDENT Missile, SLCM-N and CPS programs through all phases of procurement and acquisition cycles, which may involve the use of simplified acquisition procedures and commercial and non-commercial sources. You will be responsible for all actions within your prescribed area, and rarely be given specific direction in your work. You will determine the approaches and methods to be used in carrying out assignments, including overall design of plans and strategies for the projects to meet goals and objectives, requirements and time frames. You will plan, develop and implement unique and innovative contracting arrangements dealing with numerous contractor and subcontractor relationships. You will evaluate high-dollar complex contractor proposals, perform cost and price analysis, and present developed negotiation positions to a peer review panel. You will work in a high paced environment.
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 NH-03 pay band (GS-13 equivalent) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: managing a variety of complex contracts and executing tasks such as reviewing requirements and proposals, performing cost and/or price analysis, and/or negotiating and awarding contracts to include 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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