Contract Specialist

Duties In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position.
Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.
Duties include but are not limited to: Provides procurement facilitation to program customers, technical and financial specialists, co-workers, and vendors.
Provides acquisition guidance and technical assistance by assisting customers with interpreting procurement policies, reviewing statements of work, solicitations, and contract requirements for supplies and services.
Act as acquisition specialist for requirements from cradle to grave.
Receives and analyzes purchase requests and other related documents for accuracy and correctness for a variety of supplies and services unique to OSD and CNIC FFR needs.
Determines best method of procurement, such as formal negotiated contract, purchase order, delivery order, or purchase card.
Selects appropriate contract type, contract terms, pricing provisions, applicable contract clauses, and acquisition methods.
Conducts negotiations for a wide range of contractual actions.
Negotiates with contractors on non-routine problems such as cases where no precedent has been established and when procuring first-time highly technical or complex supplies and equipment.
Takes action on items and services with urgent priority, assuring that all legal and regulatory requirements are accomplished.
Conducts pre-performance conferences and debriefs.
Facilitates as a liaison between OSD, CNIC, and FFR personnel; and contractors, in order to educate customers on regulatory directives and policies, clarify contractual and/or technical requirements; and incorporate knowledge on projected requirements in order to develop adequate sources of procurement.
Provided advisory purchasing assistance to OSD, CNIC Headquarters, and FFR personnel pertaining to the resolution of purchasing problems.
Participates in assist visits and provides training as a result of those visit findings.
Requirements Conditions of Employment Must pass all applicable records and background check.
Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of comployment.
Qualifications Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position.
Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.
At the NF-03 level, a qualified candidate possesses one of the following: At least 1-year specialized experience and demonstrated performance in a contracting position; or 1 full academic year of graduate education or superior academic achievement as defined by OPM (link here: https://www.
opm.
gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies); or An equivalent combination of education and specialized experience.
At the NF-04 level, a qualified candidate possesses one of the following: At least 3 years of specialized experience and demonstrated job performance in a contracting position; or A Ph.
D.
or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or An equivalent combination of education and specialized experience.
A qualified candidate also possesses the following: Knowledge of NAF and appropriated fund procurement operations, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge and application of Federal statutes, Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DON), and CNIC procurement/contracting regulations as well as various industry practices, publications, and trends.
Knowledge and application of automated accounting systems and on-line computer programs.
Experience and Skill in the use of a computer including automated systems (e.
g.
, Word, Excel, Power Point, spreadsheets, databases, etc.
).
Experience and Skill in analyzing/evaluating records, reports, regulations, and other relevant materials pertaining to procurement/contracting, and in preparing reports.
Experience and Skill in conducting subject matter related training.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Education Basic educational requirements: A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field; or, At least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.
Additional information Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.
Some positions have special requirements.
Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period.
Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required.
We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States.
Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.
This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate.
For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.
Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs.
According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment.
Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace.
The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service, Benefits Review our benefits How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements.
Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume.
Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager.
The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
Benefits Review our benefits Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
The following documents are required at the time of application: Resume Proof of Education If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation.
If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.
A.
disability letter, proof of service, etc.
) If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50 How to Apply To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/04/2024 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application.
You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply.
If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.
usastaffing.
gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12297495 It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.
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gov/Apply/index.
php?title=Applicant To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account.
Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated.
For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.
usajobs.
gov/Help/how-to/application/status DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.
The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MILL_HQ_NAF_HR.
FCT@navy.
mil to ensure proper consideration is given.
Agency contact information CNIC NAF HRO Email mill_mwr_recruit.
fct@navy.
mil Address CNIC HQ 5720 Integrity Drive, Bldg.
457 Millington, TN 38055 US Next steps Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application.
Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement.
Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.
g.
, Spam Blocker, etc.
), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
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If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.
A.
disability letter, proof of service, etc.
) If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50 Help This job is open to The public U.
S.
Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.
S.