Summary
You will serve as a LEAD CONTRACT SPECIALIST in the NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND/ACQUISTIONS of NAVFAC NORTHWEST.
Duties
You will lead a team of Contract Specialists and provide a full range of contract specializations including acquisition planning, solicitation, negotiation, cost and price analysis, evaluation and award, and administration for various contract types.
You will perform a variety of computations relative to item costs, specification requirements, delivery charges, and transportation costs.
You will perform pre/post award functions relating to the planning, development, advertisement, award, administration and close out of contracts for the procurement of supplies, services, and construction.
You will be responsible for assisting in preparing/reviewing solicitations, conducting pre-proposal conferences, responding to pre-bid/pre-proposal inquiries, and evaluating contractor price/cost proposals.
You will assist with negotiating changes in price(s), terms and conditions, wage adjustments, overhead rate agreements due to contract specification, changed site condition(s), etc.
You will perform or direct in-depth evaluation of the financial and technical capabilities or the performance of potential contractors.
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.
How you will be evaluated
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: CONTRACT PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT DEVELOPING OTHERS PREPARATION AND NEGOTIATION SOLICITATION OF OFFERS SOURCE SELECTION WRITTEN COMMUNICATION This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire, Structured Resume Review or Structured Interview. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.