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Contract Specialist

You will perform a full range of contracting functions including awarding, administering, negotiating, terminating and closing out various types of cost and fixed price contracts. You will perform or direct in-depth evaluations of financial and technical capabilities or performance of potential contractors. You will oversee and perform the contracting actions necessary for the successful completion of projects or availabilities. You will prepare solicitations in the Standard Procurement System (SPS) or in other procurement systems as may be authorized.

You will serve as lead contracting specialist and negotiator. You will plan and execute the negotiation strategy, coordinate contract execution with program and technical analysis teams, and lead negotiations through to conclusion. You will monitor contractor technical performance over the life of the contracts. You will serve as a Team Lead in a senior technical specialist role as a non-management, non-supervisory employee.

You will receive work assignments or packages from Supervisory Contract Specialist, review work packages for completeness, and make further workload assignments with their assigned team of contract specialists. You will perform extensive and routine on-the-job training to new employees, interns, and lower level staff members in accordance with established procedures and practices. You will be required to travel to various off-station locations.

Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov. Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level.

This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition

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and category assigned to the position is required within established category time frames. Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.

Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.

You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license. You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.

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 as a professional contract specialist leading and performing pre-award and post-award functions for a variety of complex contractual actions such as conducting market research, developing solicitations, evaluating proposals, negotiating terms, and administering contracts and modifications to procure supplies or services for an organization.