Summary 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.
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- 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.
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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
- Requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
- This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.
- 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 must be registered for Selective Service.
- 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.
- This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
- This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.
- Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR .
Qualifications 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: the title 10 requirements found here: 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.
A transcript must be provided with your application.
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. Applicants currently in the Contingency Contracting Force 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.
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: position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-5 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-13 and GS-14. The salary range shown in the announcement represents all of the positions within the band, including GS-14 equivalent (high grade) positions.
Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.
A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.
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: 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.
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.
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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.
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