CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC); Mayport (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NAVFAC Southeast is seeking a Contract Specialist to support the Contracting Division in managing construction and A/E procurements. You will apply contracting laws, regulations, and DoD standards to ensure compliant pre- and post-award activities, price analysis, and contract performance.

The role offers growth opportunities within a trusted government organization, with emphasis on professional development and service to the Navy and DoD customers.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 required; negotiate prices, terms, conditions.
• Knowledge of cost/price analysis for pre/post award activities.
• DoD contracting standards and DoD qualification requirements apply.

Responsibilities

• Interpret contracting laws, regulations, and procedures for contracting issues.
• Advise requestors on use of cost and fixed-price contracting pre-solicitation.
• Analyze price data for pre-award and post-award procurements of construction and A/E contracts.
• Conduct pre-negotiation conferences to negotiate terms and settlements.
• Negotiate and resolve issues in procurement planning, source selection, and contract performance.
• Review proposals and ensure regulatory compliance before award and post-award actions.
• Close-out contracts properly to ensure disposition and final payments.

Skills

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Contract administration

Post-award management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Summary

You will serve as a Contract Specialist in the Contracting Division of NAV FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND SE. This position at NAVFAC Southeast, advances your career in a challenging, yet flexible environment where YOU truly make a difference! Be part of an organization that values YOUR unique skillset, fosters YOUR professional development, and gives YOU the opportunity to grow into tomorrow's leader. You don't need to be active duty military to serve your country!

Summary

You will serve as a Contract Specialist in the Contracting Division of NAV FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND SE. This position at NAVFAC Southeast, advances your career in a challenging, yet flexible environment where YOU truly make a difference! Be part of an organization that values YOUR unique skillset, fosters YOUR professional development, and gives YOU the opportunity to grow into tomorrow's leader. You don't need to be active duty military to serve your country!

Summary

You will serve as a Contract Specialist in the Contracting Division of NAV FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND SE. This position at NAVFAC Southeast, advances your career in a challenging, yet flexible environment where YOU truly make a difference! Be part of an organization that values YOUR unique skillset, fosters YOUR professional development, and gives YOU the opportunity to grow into tomorrow's leader. You don't need to be active duty military to serve your country!

Duties

You will interpret relevant contracting laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures to determine applicability to specific contracting issues.You will advise requestors on the use of cost and fixed price contracting during pre-solicitation of contracts.You will analyze price or cost data for pre-award and post award procurement activities of construction and Architect/Engineering, (A/E) contracts.You will conduct pre-negotiation conferences to negotiate prices, terms, conditions, contract modifications, and settlements.You will negotiate and resolve problems related to procurement planning, source selection, and contract performance.You will review contract proposals, acquisition, source solicitation plans, or documents prior to contract pre-award and post-award for regulatory compliance.You will close-out contracts following proper procedure to ensure property disposition, final payments, and documents/clearances have been received.Perform pre-award and post-award functions for procurements involving complex contracts for facilities construction and services of significant importance to the agency.

Qualifications

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Negotiate prices, terms and conditions of contracts;2) Performs cost and price analysis to determine cost/price reasonableness; 3) Perform all contractual post-award functions; 4) Conduct post award conferences with the contractor to clarify contractual requirements and special provisions. 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 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.

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. During the application process you will have an option 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 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. 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: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will receive priority consideration at the Full Performance Level (FPL) and if determined to be Best Qualified at the FPL, and selected, must be placed at the FPL. A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

Are you ready to join our talented team of professionals, work on challenging projects, and receive exceptional benefits, with the added comfort of job security? Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Southeast is a world-class organization responsible for the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and repair of sustainable facilities for our U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Joint and Department of Defense customers. NAVFAC Southeast is a great place to work! We were recognized by the Chief of Civil Engineers as the "Best of Type - Continental United States Facilities Engineering Command" in FY21 for best overall military facilities construction programs. Your safety is our top priority! Our safety program won the 2021 Chief of Naval Operations Award for Achievement in Safety Ashore, Medium Industrial Command. We care about your success! NAVFAC Southeast encourages both professional and personal growth. Are you ready for the challenge?