CONTRACT SPECIALIST

For the GS-12: 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-11) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional contract specialist performing contract management analysis and evaluation functions for the acquisition of materials and services in support of an organization’s mission. Examples of qualifying experience may include: demonstrating knowledge of the FAR, DFARS, NMCARS, and related procurement instructions and guidance; applying understanding of an extensive range of procurement vehicles, including cost plus fixed fee, time and materials, fixed price, fixed price incentive, commercial, and non-commercial; or managing a procurement through all phases of the procurement cycle, from acquisition planning, solicitation development, evaluation, award, and post award administration. For the GS-11: 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-09) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional contract specialist applying regulation criteria to evaluate and maintain contracts for the acquisition of materials and services in support of an organization’s mission. Examples of qualifying experience may include: demonstrating knowledge of the FAR, DFARS, NMCARS, and related procurement instructions and guidance; applying understanding of an extensive range of procurement vehicles, including cost plus fixed fee, time and materials, fixed price, fixed price incentive, commercial, and non-commercial; or managing a procurement through all phases of the procurement cycle, from acquisition planning, solicitation development, evaluation, award, and post award administration. 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.
You will serve as a Contract Specialist under one of the Divisions/Branches within the Contracts Department of NAVUNSEAWARCENDIV KEYPORT WA. Branch focus areas may include Fleet Readiness, Contracts Undersea Weapons, Contracts Test & Evaluation/Unmanned & Theater Undersea Warfare Systems, Technology Insertion Hardware, Foreign Military Sales, or Command & Corporate Operations, including Facilities.