LEAD CONTRACT SPECIALIST.

About the role

This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management.

The job is remote.

Relocation expenses are reimbursable.

Responsibilities

• Develop new approaches and innovative strategies to support contract terms, conditions, and/or major systems acquisitions.
• Research, learn, and apply a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods to identify, assess, analyze, and improve team effectiveness, efficiency, and work products.
• Ensure that the work of the team is carried out by performing a range of coordinating and supportive duties and responsibilities, communicating, and supporting the plans, vision, and mission of the Command.
• Exchange information, provide technical expertise, and identify and resolve potential problems.
• Interpret Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audits to resolve issues with contractor and government personnel.
• Provide guidance in the avoidance, evaluation, and resolution of problems as they relate to production and cost impact.
• Assist in providing leadership to implement the commands Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) programs.
• Evaluate contractor and subcontractor allegations of government caused impact of entire business operations.
• Prepare and approve contracting officer final decisions, business clearance and negotiation memoranda, technical analytical reports, letters of concerns, evaluation of contractor's performance, and other contractual documentation.

Requirements

To be considered for this position, you must meet the following basic requirements:

• 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.
• Must meet the time-in-grade requirement by the closing date of this announcement.
• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA).
• Must be willing and able to climb ladders and scaffolding.
• Must be able to work onboard ships.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must demonstrate at least one year 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 performing as a professional contract specialist, mentoring a team of professional contractors by overseeing negotiations and administration of contracts to meet objectives and deadlines within an organization.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.

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 ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area.

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.

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ).

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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.

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.