Created at: September 30, 2025 00:56
Company: Naval Sea Systems Command
Location: Corona, CA, 91718
Job Description:
You will serve as a SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION AND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION BRANCH HEAD in the CONTRACTS DEPARTMENT, SAP AND CONTRACT ADMIN BRANCH of NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CTR CORONA DIV, located in Corona, CA.
In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of experience at or equivalent to the NT-04 pay band or equivalent grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional contracting specialist leading the performance of pre-award or post-award contracting activities (e.g., review, analysis, interpretation of statutes, policy; planning , execution, administration, and termination; resolution of procurement or contracting problems, policies or issues) to ensure all requirements of law and regulations are met. 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 contracting officer with limited and unlimited signature authority for pre-award and /or post-award of simplified acquisitions to large dollar value, complex, and sensitive contracts.
You will perform work related to the review, analysis, and/or interpretation of procurement statues, regulations, policy, or procedures for use in the solution of procurement of contracting problems or the accomplishment of project or programs.
You will provide contract/procurement advice and assistance to program managers, technical and financial specialists, and others on contract or procurement policies, problems, or issues.
You will evaluate quotations, bids, proposals, negotiate costs/prices and terms and conditions with offers/contractors, and ensure that awards and/or purchase orders are within applicable laws and regulations.
You will provide guidance to lower-graded purchasing agents, contract administrators, and contracts specialists, program offices, field offices, and user functions regarding all aspects of Department procurements.
You will perform contract administration functions (verifying evidence of contract progress, negotiating modifications, issuing notices, reviewing contract claims, and conducting contract closeouts).
You will ensue all actions are taken to safeguard the interest of Corona Division, its contractual relationships, and all requirements of law, executive orders, regulations, and other applicable procedures.
You will oversee the execution of the Branch's day to day operations and ensure the delivery of quality products on time.
You will communicate with superiors, subordinates, and peers across the Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, and NAVSEA counterparts.
You will apply Human Capital Management policies and regulations in leading and managing personnel, encouraging innovation and personal growth among personnel.
You will establish objectives, set priorities, use internal controls and goal setting techniques, and team building, to effectively manage the Branch.
You will administer the service cost center budget, manage customer relationships, promotes a shared vision of the organization, and fosters cooperation, communication, and consensus among groups across the command.