ASSISTANT CONTRACT SPECIALIST/Contract Specialist (Level I/II) Non-Competitive Progression

Navy Exchange Service Command; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy Exchange Service Command in Virginia Beach, VA, seeks an Assistant Contract Specialist/Contract Specialist (Level I/II) to perform cradle-to-grave procurement duties with guidance. The role involves handling pre-solicitation, solicitation, and award actions, with responsibility to support procurement plans and policy development.

The position requires a 4-year degree or 24 credits in related fields and one year of procurement experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field, or 24 credit hours in accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Perform cradle-to-grave procurement duties including pre-solicitation, solicitation, award/post-award actions.
• Prepare formal correspondence to contractors and other government agencies.
• Assist in development, formulation and implementation of procurement plans, policies, procedures, and standards.

Skills

Procurement duties

Contracting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree (any field)

24 semester hours in related fields

Job description

Job Description - ASSISTANT CONTRACT SPECIALIST/Contract Specialist (Level I/II) Non-Competitive Progression (260003LX)

Job Description

ASSISTANT CONTRACT SPECIALIST/Contract Specialist (Level I/II) Non-Competitive Progression

Job Number:

260003LX

Organization

NEXCOMHQ Pay Range : $48,884 to $92,449 Based upon experience

Job Summary: Performs all cradle to grave procurement duties with assistance or guidance from higher level Contract Specialist as needed. Serves as Contracting Officer within prescribed limitations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all cradle to grave procurement functions in accordance with policy and procedures for pre-solicitation, solicitation, award/post-award actions to include, but not limited to the following: Acquisition Planning; Source Selection; Contract Negotiations; Contract Administration; Performance Deficiencies; Changes; Terminations; Protests; Disputes; Claims; Simplified Acquisition and Micro Purchase.
• Responsible for understanding and following all procurement policy and standard operating procedures applicable for NEXCOM procurement. Keeps abreast of legal and regulatory changes.
• May assist in the development, formulation and implementation of procurement plans, policies, procedures and standards applicable to worldwide procurement functions. May initiate actions to improve procurement process and accomplish a more rapid, economical, effective procurement response.
• Maintains required records of contracting activities/actions.
• Presents NEXCOMs position to Contract Review Board and senior procurement personnel regarding recommendations for solicitations, awards and terminations.
• Prepares formal correspondence to contractors, industry associates, legal representatives, and other governmental agencies.
• May assist internal customers with developing evaluation factors and criteria for best value procurements.
• Oversees functions of best value technical evaluation committees.
• Conducts customer training on various procurement subjects.
• Participates in Command Inspections, audits, special studies and projects to improve methods and techniques for more efficient, cost effective buying.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• May supervise subordinate associates. (Japan Office Only)
• Trains subordinate associates on department policies and processes. (Japan Office Only)

The incumbent of this position must file a Financial Disclosure Report (OGE) Form 450, as required.

A 4-year a bachelors degree, in any field

OR

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;

AND

One year of experience that provided an understanding of the basic principles and concepts of procurement business and/or contracting program requirements.