Contract Specialist (Developmental), NF-04/05

QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE CLEARLY VERIFIABLE IN YOUR RESUME. GOVERNMENT POSITIONS MUST INCLUDE PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE, TO AND FROM DATES, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCY/DEPARTMENT. Must include at least one year of experience performing duties at a level which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform successfully in the position. NF-04: 1. Experience in applying acquisition laws, contract principles, statues, Executive Orders, regulations and/or procedures applicable to pre-award and post-award actions. 2. Experience in planning, negotiating, procuring, and administering contracts for a wide variety of complex requirements. 3. Must have experience creating and delivering formal written and verbal presentations to various levels (i.e., writing complex acquisition plans, statements of work, solicitations, contracts and supporting documentation; conducting proposal conferences, evaluation panels, site visits, and debriefings). NF-05: 1. Extensive experience managing complex, multi-million dollar procurements requiring full source selection procedures. 2. Extensive experience demonstrating knowledge of procurement regulations, contract laws, acquisition planning; Government and commercial procurement practices, contract policies and procedures; and knowledge and skill in negotiation techniques. 3. Possess proven leadership and customer service abilities, and the ability to meet stringent deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 4. Must possess or be able to obtain Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM), Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) II/III in contracting or other applicable professional certification. 5. Must have excellent organizational skills; be highly skilled in written and verbal communications; especially presentation skills sufficient to provide formal presentations to leaders at the SES/Flag Officer level. 6. Must be proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Standard NAF Automated Contracting System (SNACS) and other related software as required. Preferred are those candidates who possess a bachelor’s or a Master’s degree and CPCM, DAWIA II/III in contracting or other applicable professional certification. In addition to having at least one full year of experience working with federal architect/engineer or construction contracting.
A first cutoff date applies to this vacancy. Complete applications received by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on 30 October 2024 will receive initial consideration. It is the applicants responsibility to read all sections and associated links in this vacancy announcement. This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions within 90 days of the closing date.