Contract Specialist Security Clearance

Position: CONTRACT SPECIALIST with Security Clearance
Duties
* At the GS-07/09/11 you will perform developmental duties as assigned. At the Full Performance Level (GS-12), you will perform the following:
* You will resolve problems inherent in the contracting and teaming processes and provide training to junior team members.
* You will coordinate contractor's requests for waivers or deviations from contract specifications.
* You will perform comprehensive acquisition planning, analysis, and negotiation for repair and/or spare parts acquisitions in support of managed equipment.
* You will develop the contractual strategy and acquisition plan utilizing various innovative contracting vehicles.
* You will evaluate requests for equitable adjustment and special financing provisions.
* You will negotiate changes in price(s), terms and conditions due to contract modifications, supplementary agreements, settlements from change orders due to defective specifications, changed site conditions(s), etc. Requirements Conditions of employment
* 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
* 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 is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition

Functional Area

and category assigned to the position is required within established category time frames.
* You must obtain and maintain eligibility for assignment or retention to a sensitive national security position as a condition of employment, regardless of the requirement to access classified.
* 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. Qualifications 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 utilizing knowledge of contract administration principles, policies, regulations, practices, or procedures. Examples of specialized experience may include the following:
1) Assisting in decision making on contracting matters;
2) Aiding in modifying contracts that contain inadequate specification;
3) Participating in meetings to discuss acquisition requirements. GS-09:
In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate 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 utilizing knowledge of contract administration principles, policies, regulations, practices, or procedures. Examples of specialized experience may include the following:
1) Assisting in decision making on contracting matters consistent with the organization's goals;
2) Aiding in initiating and modifying contracts that contain inadequate specification;
3) Participating in meetings to discuss acquisition requirements;
4) Monitoring contractor performance for potential problems/delays. GS-11:
In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector utilizing knowledge of contract administration principles, policies, regulations, practices, and/or procedures. Examples of specialized experience may include the following:
1) Contributing to decision making on contracting matters consistent with the organization's goals;
2) Initiating and modifying contracts that contain inadequate specification;
3) Participating in meetings to discuss acquisition requirements;
4) Monitoring contractor performance for potential problems/delays and advising team members of item delivery status. GS-12:
In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector utilizing…