CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC); Guam; On-site; USD 76,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND MARIANAS is seeking a Contract Specialist to join the Contracting Division. Responsibilities include supporting the development of contract specifications, evaluating bids, and managing post-award performance.

The role demands expertise in contract lifecycle management and cost analysis. The position emphasizes preparation of negotiation documents, procurement planning, and ensuring compliance with DoD standards for contracting personnel.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience at GS-11 or equivalent.
• Specialized experience in soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, awarding, and administering contracts.
• DoD qualification standards for GS-1102 contracting positions must be met, with ICTAP criteria if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist technical specialists in preparing contract specifications, work statements, and QA criteria.
• Develop contractual strategy and procurement plan addressing multiple issues.
• Perform pre-award functions and post-award procurement actions.
• Analyze contractor proposals for cost reasonableness, allowability, and allocability of costs.
• Prepare documentation related to negotiation and pricing actions.
• Conduct post-award conferences and monitor contractor performance over contract life.

Skills

Soliciting

Evaluating

Negotiating

Awarding

Administering contracts

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE IN GUAM IS EXTREMELY LIMITED. Please see Additional Information section below.*** You will serve as a CONTRACT SPECIALIST in the CONTRACTING DIV of NAVAL FACILITIES ENG COMMAND MARIANAS. This position is also subject to a Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) and Non-Foreign Post Differential (NFPD) currently set at 11.88% and 13.12%, respectively. COLA and NFPD are subject to change without notice.

Summary

ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE IN GUAM IS EXTREMELY LIMITED. Please see Additional Information section below.*** You will serve as a CONTRACT SPECIALIST in the CONTRACTING DIV of NAVAL FACILITIES ENG COMMAND MARIANAS. This position is also subject to a Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) and Non-Foreign Post Differential (NFPD) currently set at 11.88% and 13.12%, respectively. COLA and NFPD are subject to change without notice.

Duties

• You will provide assistance to technical specialists in the preparation/development of contractually acceptable specifications, work statements, and quality assurance criteria.
• You will develop the contractual strategy to be used and develop the procurement plan considering a wide variety of pertinent issues.
• You will perform all contractual pre-award functions and or post-award procurement actions.
• You will analyze contractor proposals to determine cost or price reasonableness, allowability, and allocability of costs.
• You will prepare appropriate documentation related to negotiation and pricing actions.
• You will conduct post-award conferences with the contractor to clarify contractual requirements and special provisions, and monitor contractor technical performance over the life of the contracts.

Qualifications

• 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 GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, awarding, and administering contracts for the acquisition or procurement of equipment, supplies, or services.
• 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. (Continued from "Additional Information" below)
• 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;
• 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: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

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.

Additional Information

• Guam is designated as a medically underserved area. Military medical facilities offer space-available primary and limited specialty medical care; however, services are not guaranteed. ***** This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement and Alternate Placement Programs. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. Pay retention may be granted when certain conditions are met. Relocation expenses (i.e. PCS) or relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations. 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. 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. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. 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 Tour of duty will be 24 Months. To learn more about the living and working conditions at this military installation and additional Non-Foreign Overseas information, please go to: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Overseas/Pages/default.aspx 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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