Summary You will serve as a Supervisory Contract Specialist in the Contracts Department (Code 400) of SOUTHEAST REG MAINTENANCE CTR SERMC. Duties * You will provide contracting policy and guidance to subordinate professionals and is a principal contracting advisor to the CCO and SERMC senior leaders. * You will direct a full-range of contract procurements, administrative actions, source selection decisions, sole source justifications and approvals. * You will represent the Command at top-level conferences attended by representatives from Navy, other government agencies and the private sector. * You will provide direct administrative and technical advice and support to Contracting Office Senior Leaders. * You will plan Department workload, provide assignments and direction aligned with Command goals and objectives, sets priorities and prepares schedules for completion of Department milestones. * You will support the CCO in establishing technical proficiencies, policies, organization and Department structure, budget and public relations relating to the Contracting Office. * You will evaluate and analyze information provided by other Departments and conduct organizational assessments to determine and recommend strategic direction for the Department. * You will serve as the principal advisor to the CCO on matters involving recommendations and decisions having a direct and substantive effect on Department programs and objectives. * You will make independent decisions impacting changing priorities and deferring or accelerating work as necessary to comply with changes in urgencies. * You will ensure compliance with SBA regulations and requirements. * You will assume full administrative responsibility in the absence of the CCO and Deputy CCO. * You will develop performance standards and evaluates the performance of subordinates. * You will support Equal Employment Opportunity programs and initiatives. * You will develop pre-negotiation positions and business clearances to ensure alignment with Department policies. * You will ensure Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) data collection is used in procurement and administrative contracting functions. Requirements Conditions of Employment * Must be a US Citizen. * Must be determined suitable for federal employment. * Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. * New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov * Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. * Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. * Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. * Per the preliminary nationwide injunction on E.O. 14043, COVID-19 vaccinations will not be implemented or enforced. For more information on vaccine status and workplace safety protocol requirements see Additional Information below. * You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. * Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing. * You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment. * This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). You must be certified as a Career Field Contracting Level III. Certification is required within 24 months of appointment. * You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. Qualifications 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-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: The position requires experience and competencies in business contracting operations, business development, strategic planning, management, finance & accounting as well as personnel management. A mastery of knowledge of public and business law, ethics, federal regulations, acquisition policy and contracting is required. The incumbent assists in directing the operations of SERMC's contracting department by setting strategic goals, tactics, short and long term department strategies, and is responsible to interpret and disseminate DOD, Agency and local acquisition policies. Experience in the integration of contract strategies with Department resources while considering the extent of competition, urgency, production lead time, delivery requirements, need for Government-furnished material/property, option requirements and other factors. Experience developing training requirements ensuring future skill sets are developed. Supervisory experience in the analysis of contractor proposals, Technical Advisory Reports and Audit Advisory Reports. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Contracting Series, 1102 (opm.gov) 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 positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess
Have a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field AND at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. A TRANSCRIPT IS REQUIRED. Additional information COVID VACCINATION INFORMATION: To comply with the recent preliminary nationwide injunction on Executive Order 14043, Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees, the Department of the Navy is not taking any action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement. New hires will need to provide their vaccination status as well as comply with workplace safety protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine. 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. If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center. 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. Military Spouse Preference applicants will receive priority consideration at the Full Performance Level (FPL) and if determined to be Best Qualified at the FPL, and selected, must be placed at the FPL. A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You wi