You will serve as a CONTRACT SPECIALIST in the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Contracting Department of NAVFAC NORTHWEST.
For the GS-12 position: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience 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: 1) Conducting acquisition planning and contract pre-award and post-award functions to determine method of procurement and contract type, documenting acquisition strategy, and obtaining appropriate approvals; 2) Awarding contracts for procurements of extensive construction, architect-engineer services, facility support contracts, etc., supporting Small and Disadvantaged Business Programs whenever possible; 3) Administering contracts to include contract scope determinations, contract modifications, supplemental agreements, justifications, approval reviews/fair opportunity evaluations and claims disputes, and contract terminations; and 4) Interpreting and applying relevant laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures to specific contracting issues. NOTE: This experience must be documented in your resume in order to be considered qualified For the GS-11 position: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience 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: 1) Negotiating prices, terms and conditions of contracts; 2) Performing cost and price analysis to determine cost/price reasonableness; 3) Reviewing and providing comments on the effects of industrial developments, seasonal price trends, and economic factors; and 4) Assisting with conducting post award conferences with the contractor to clarify contractual requirements and special provisions. 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 advise technical representatives on anticipated procurement requirements.
You will determine the need for clauses to cover special conditions, such as inspection and acceptance, liquidated damages, and government-furnished equipment/property.
You will develop the source selection plan and participate on or chair source selection boards.
You will conduct pre-negotiation conferences with management and technical personnel.
You will conduct post-award conferences with the contractor to clarify contractual requirements and special provisions.