Job Listing: Contract Specialist
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1 vacancy - Bath, MEDo you have experience soliciting, analyzing, evaluating and negotiating contractor’s proposals associated with modifications to contracts for the construction of ships? Click – Yes or No
No Limits. No Bounds. Discover a civilian career with the Department of the Navy that is filled with possibilities and be a part of something that makes a difference for you, the country and the world. We encourage you to apply online…It’s easy, fast and convenient! Review the announcement carefully for detailed information and begin to manage your future today!
Major Duties
In support of the mission of the Business Process Team, including claims avoidance functions, the employee performs the following duties as a contract specialist in the Contract Administration Process Team, of the Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair, USN, Bath, Maine. Selectee serves as a contract specialist responsible for the solicitation, analysis, evaluation and negotiation of the contractor’s proposals associated with modifications to contracts for the construction of ships for the United States Navy. Negotiates (normally with a sole source) changes to contract terms and conditions, specifications, advance payments, profit and cost sharing arrangements to establish reasonable prices within acceptable time frames. Functions as team leader during contractual negotiations, coordinating a team of representatives from the production office, financial office, legal counsel and Engineering Process Team as required. Serves as principal contact for all problems associated with the assigned changes and represents SUPSHIP Bath in conferences with contractors, NAVSEA and other Government activities. Administers the contract from award through closeout, including all milestones in between. Initiates correspondence and reports, analyzes status of contract/contractor performance, resolves contractual problems, provides contractual solutions to problems arising in material, quality and technical disciplines. Serves as key field representative in major shipbuilding source selection procedures.How to Apply
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What do I need to do? It is in your best interest to read through the announcement carefully and state any Job Experiences that relate to the position you are applying.
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Not able to Apply Online? The preferred method is to APPLY ONLINE! If you are not able to, you may submit a scannable resume, an Additional Data Sheet (ADS) and state all information within your resume that is requested - please refer to the Navy Job Kit. Please read the announcement carefully, note any requirements that need to be stated within your resume. Any preference you are claiming, please state specifically within your resume per the announcement. No documentation is needed at the time of application. At time of appointment, all documentation required will be requested.
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Required Skills
Qualifications
Carefully review the qualifications below...if you feel that your skills do not match the qualifications, we encourage you to visit the Department of the Navy - CHART website for more job opportunities. Click Here!
All applicants must meet the basic requirement as described below. In addition, applicants must demonstrate possession of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level as described below. For grade GS-11, education may be substituted, or an equivalent combination of education and experience as described below.
BASIC REQUIREMENT:
(1) Applicants who are entering or reentering a DOD Civilian Position in the GS-1102 series must: possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution, and, have completed 24 semester hours in any of these business-related subjects: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, and organization and management.
(2) Current civilian personnel in DOD, who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting officer positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold on or before September 30, 2000, are excluded from this new requirement as it applies to civilian positions.
YOU MUST SUBMIT THE NAME OF YOUR SCHOOL, YEARS ATTENDED AND A LIST OF YOUR COLLEGE COURSES AND CREDITS RECEIVED, IN ORDER TO VERIFY THAT YOU MEET THE BASIC REQUIREMENT. IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION YOU WILL BE RATED INELIGIBLE. ALL COURSE WORK MAY BE DOCUMENTED IN section 5 – Other Work Related History, under the ‘Professional Training and Education’ section of your online resume
If you fail to provide this information, you will not be considered.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of this position. This type of experience would include experience soliciting, analyzing, evaluating and negotiating contractor’s proposals associated with modifications to contracts for the construction of ships.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION REQUIREMENT FOR GS-11:
For the GS-11 level applicants must possess successful completion of three (3) full years of directly-related progressively higher level graduate education or a Ph.D. or an equivalent doctoral degree in one or a combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, and organization and management.
One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent one year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the one-year of full-time study requirement. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.Please list the foreign degree received, including the year. Also, include the name of the company (private organization) which interpreted your degree, as well as the foreign evaluation equivalency documented by the company. You may document this information in section 5 – other Work Related History, under the Professional Training and Education’ section of your online resume.
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NSPSdocs/ASN_MRA.pdf.
MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE: Applicants claiming Military Spouse Preference must request the preference in your Online Resume. To claim Military Spouse Preference select “Yes” to the question, 'Are you the spouse of a relocating military member or DoD civilian?' located in section 2 - Eligibility. Provide your military sponsor's new duty location and reporting date in the “Other Information” section of your Resume under section 5 - Other Work Related History. At the time of appointment, you will be requested to submit a copy of your military sponsor's PCS orders to verify your claim. Applicants will not receive Military Spouse Preference if the request for Preference and information stated above does not appear in your resume. Click Here for more information.
VETERAN PREFERENCE: Do you know if you are eligible for Veteran's Preference? To find out, Click Here! or review the VetGuide for more information.
You must clearly state your claim for veteran’s preference in your Online Resume. When applying online, we help walk you thru the process. Documented proof of your claim for Veteran’s Preference will be required at the time of appointment.
The following documentation will be requested, if you are selected:
5-point veteran's preference - DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.
10-point veteran preference - SF-15, Application for 10-point Veteran Preference, plus the proof required by that form.
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ICTAP PRIORITY PROVISIONS: Current or former Federal employees who are or were on career or career conditional appointments may have special priority selection rights under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). To receive this consideration, applicants must be well qualified for the position to which applying. To be well qualified, applicants must receive a score of 90 or higher. Under section 2 – Eligibility select Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program Eligible (ICTAP) to the question asked “Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees - Are you?” and in the “Other Information” section of your Resume under section 5 - Other Work Related History you will need to provide the Federal Agency Name and date of your Reduction in Force notice, what your most recent performance rating was and your position, grade level and duty location of your last SF-50. At time of appointment, you will be required to provide a copy of agency Reduction in Force notice, a copy of most recent performance rating and a copy of most recent SF-50.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Selectees may be required to obtain a security clearance, and meet all certification requirements (depending on the position to be filled) prior to appointment. Some positions may require successful completion of a physical examination, agility test, pre-employment drug test, and/or participation in the Anthrax vaccine immunization program if applying for an emergency essential position. Selectees required to meet one or more of these employment conditions before appointment will receive a tentative offer of employment. An offer of employment may be rescinded if the selectee fails to report to any of the scheduled appointments, fails the medical/agility/drug test, lacks the certification requirements, or is unable to obtain a security clearance. Incumbents of drug testing designated positions will be subject to random testing. Drug test results will be provided to the employing activity/command.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Selection for this position is contingent upon proof of U.S. Citizenship. Candidates selected must enroll in the Direct Deposit of Pay/Electronic Fund Transfer program. A background investigation may be required. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
DEFENSE ACQUISITION WORKFORCE IMPROVEMENT ACT (DAWIA) REQUIREMENT: The selectee must complete the requirements of the Career Development Program for Acquisition personnel in accordance with DOD Manual 5000.52M for the CONTRACTING Career Field, Certification Level II within two years of appointment. Requirements can be found at: http://www.dau.mil/catalog/default.asp in Appendix B.
THE DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.
'The Department of the Navy provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they require reasonable accommodation should contact our Employment Information Center staff at 1-800-378-4559 or TDD (619)615-5649 to ensure that the Department of the Navy can consider such requests. The decision to grant an accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.'
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Job Details |
Job Location |
Candidate Application |
| Employer: Department Of The Navy | Address: | Contact: |
| Job Type: Full-time | City: Bangor | |
| Experience:Any | State: Maine | |
| Education: College | Zip Code:04401 | Online: Website Link |
Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: 54,494.00 - 84,913.00 USD per year
Benefits
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life
Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci
New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr
You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA
You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV
You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI
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