Summary You will serve as a SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST in the CONTRACTS DEPARTMENT (CODE 400) of SOUTHEAST REG MAINTENANCE CTR SERMC. Responsibilities You will provide contracting policy and guidance to subordinate professionals. You will provide administrative and technical supervision to Contract Specialists, Procurement Analyst and Contract Document Specialist. You will take the lead in developing contract strategy considering the availability of funds, extent of competition, urgency and production lead time. You will review specification and work packages to ensure clarity, adequacy and completeness. You will advise planning when deficiencies are noted. You will analyze contractor cost proposals. You will prepare and/or review technical advisory reports (TARS) and audit advisory reports (AARS). You will develop pre-negotiation position. You will monitor contractual and technical performance over the life of the contract. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, to qualify for the SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST-GS-1102-13, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience with a wide variety of contracting methods and contract types sufficient to perform pre-award and contract price/cost analysis functions such as learning curve analysis and cost estimating relationship. Experience with and comprehensive knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS), Naval Sea Command (NAVSEA) Contracts Handbook, the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM), contract law and legal precedents. Experience with negotiation techniques to conduct negotiations and to meet and deal with high level business, industry, scientific and/or government officials. Experience with oral and written communication methods needed to prepare contracting officer final decisions, business clearances, negotiation memorandum to justify necessary contract actions, technical analysis reports, letters of concern to contractors and contract modifications. 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. Education Applicants must meet the following Basic Education Requirement of the Department of Defense Qualification Standard for Contracting Positions: A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. NOTE: The education requirement listed above applies only to individuals entering DoD GS-1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000. Current civilian personnel in DoD who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000 are exempt from meeting this requirement. Current military members who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent) 1102 or before September 30, 2000 are also exempt from meeting this requirement. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: 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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. This is a Defense Acquisition Workforce position that requires a Contracting, Foundational acquisition certification. The incumbent has 36 months to earn this certification. Incumbent must obtain and maintain certification in accordance with DoD Instruction 5000.66. Acquisition Workforce (AWF) members must complete 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CPL) every (2) years, in accordance with DoDI 5000.66. This location is a hidden gem situated along the St. John's River and Atlantic Coast in Jacksonville, FL, NS Mayport, and steps away from the warfighters of Destroyers and Littoral Combat Ships! The successful applicant will work in a fast-paced, world-class organization supporting the US Navy surface fleet, with a highly committed team who solves problems that are not always behind a desk. This is a tremendous opportunity to develop and enhance your career with highly engaged leadership who supports local telework opportunities, potential relocation incentives and opportunities for overseas details!