ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Salary Range: NT-04: $76,788 - $131,452 NT-05: $101,121 - $184,725 (capped at $156,323) Responsibilities You will perform contracting work involving the process of acquiring goods and services for the Government from commercial or noncommercial sources in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. You will be responsible for the procurement of supplies, services, construction, or research and development using formal advertising or negotiation procedures. You will be responsible for evaluating contract price proposals. You will be responsible for the administration, termination and close outs of contracts. You will follow pre-award and post-award procedures to plan and conduct the contracting process from the description of the requirements through contract delivery. You will follow procurement policies and procedures to plan, analyze or evaluate procurement programs, review proposed contractual actions for conformance with requirements and procurement practices. You will use negotiation techniques to meet and reach agreement through discussion with a proposed contractor on the price and performance terms, and to reflect these items in procurement documentation. You will oversee and ensure compliance with the terms of contracts during the post-award phase. You will determine the reasonableness of claims and negotiate resolutions. You will resolve disputes and other problem concerning obligations. You will negotiate contract modifications. You will use cost and price analysis techniques to evaluate proposals, contract changes, repricing actions and final contract pricing. You will obtain review data from auditors and technical specialists. You will perform all associated duties in accordance with established policies and procedures. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications For the NT-05 pay band: In addition to the Basic Education Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-04 (GS-11/12 equivalent) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: As a professional contracting specialist performing pre-award and post-award work providing advice or guidance for contracts. For the NT-04 pay band: In addition to the Basic Education Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-03 (GS-09/10 equivalent) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: as a professional contracting specialist analyzing issues and finding alternative options for contracts. 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. Applicants currently in the Contingency Contracting Force are also exempt from meeting this requirement. Education may be used to substitute experience at the NT-04 pay band level only: Successful completion of 3 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate or Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree Additional Information This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-04 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-11 and GS-12. The NT-05 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-13 and GS-14. The primary responsibility of this position will be to support the mission of NSWC PHD through planning, negotiating, awarding, and administering contracts. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. 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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. 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. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.