Contract Specialist with Security Clearance

Position: CONTRACT SPECIALIST with Security Clearance
Location: Keyport

Duties
* You will perform pre-award and post-award contracting functions for supplies and services.
* You will develop acquisition and source selection plans for complex requirements.
* You will analyze bids and proposals, utilizing cost and price analysis tools.
* You will conduct market research to identify sources for procurement.
* You will perform contract administration duties like modifications, claims, and settlements.
* You will serve as a contracting authority, providing guidance to customers on procurement.
* You will prepare solicitation documents, justifications, and recommendations for award. 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
* 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

Functional Area

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.
* This is a bargaining unit position.
* You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
* 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

Functional Area

and Tier assigned to the position, along with Continuous Learning (CL) points, are required within established time frames.
* 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. Qualifications In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience:
For GS-12:
At or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
* Performing both pre-award and post-award contracting functions for complex supply and service requirements.
* Developing formal acquisition and source selection plans.
* Conducting market research and cost/price analysis.
* Performing post-award administration functions such as contract modifications, claims, or settlements. For GS-11:
At or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
* Performing pre-award and post-award contracting functions for supplies and services.
* Assisting with or developing acquisition plans and performing market research.
* Applying cost and price analysis techniques to evaluate bids or proposals.
* Assisting with or performing post-award administration functions, including contract modifications. Applicant must meet the following Department of Defense qualification requirements for 1102 contracting positions:
And the title 10 requirements found here:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community,…