DIRECTOR OF CONTRACTS FOR INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS

US-Naval-Sea-Systems-Command; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

US Naval Sea Systems Command seeks a Director of Contracts for Industrial Operations in the PA E IO portfolio. The role leads the Contracts Directorate and directs acquisitions for major ship systems and overhaul programs.

The successful candidate will exhibit ECQ and TQ credentials and possess extensive acquisition experience, including CAP requirements, to ensure efficient procurement and compliance with governing laws and policies.

Qualifications

• TQ1: Direct acquisitions for major systems, subsystems, ship repair, maintenance and overhaul.
• TQ2: Knowledge of contracting laws, regulations and pricing techniques for major acquisitions.
• ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and Constitution.
• ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency in resource management and process upgrades.
• ECQ 3: Merit and Competence to produce high quality work.
• ECQ 4: Leading People to a high-performance culture.
• ECQ 5: Achieving Results aligning with goals.

Responsibilities

• Direct acquisitions for major systems and subsystems; oversee analysis of proposals.
• Manage and operate the PAE IO Contracts Directorate under ASN RD&A.

Skills

TQ1 Acquisition leadership

TQ2 Contracting knowledge

ECQ Commitment to Rule of Law

ECQ Driving Efficiency

ECQ Merit and Competence

ECQ Leading People

ECQ Achieving Results

Job description

You will serve as the Director of Contracts for Industrial Operations, located in the Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Industrial Operations (PAE IO).

As Director, you will have prime responsibility for the management and operation of the PAE IO Contracts Directorate. PAE IO is the single accountable office for maintenance execution and Fleet technical support reporting directly to Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition (ASN RD&A).

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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs)

Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

• TQ 1. Ability to direct acquisitions for major systems and subsystems, ship repair, maintenance and overhaul, including acquisition planning and analyzing complex contractor proposals of significant dollar value.
• TQ 2. Knowledge of contracting/procurement laws, regulations, policies, practices, procedures and pricing techniques for major systems and subsystems, ship repair, maintenance and overhaul acquisitions, including business and industrial factors that influence costs.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs)

In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

There are five ECQs:

• ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
• ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
• ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
• ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
• ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

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.

This position is a designated Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). Individuals selected for this position must possess at least 10 years of acquisition experience in an Acquisition Workforce position, with at least 4 years performed while assigned to a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP), unless a waiver is approved by the appropriate authority.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/