Naval Contract Specialist - Ship Repair & Negotiations

U.S. Department of the Navy; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of the Navy in Everett, WA seeks a contracting professional to review requests for complex ship repair projects, evaluate competition, determine eligibility of bidders, and ensure fair competition in the sourcing area.

You will administer contract modifications, negotiate contractor Claims/REA, and conduct ship-arrival conferences to clarify requirements. You will evaluate IDRs and ensure contractual integrity while supporting travel to CONUS/OCONUS or isolated sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the DoD will be required to pass E-Verify.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Current federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements.
• DAWIA Certification in Acquisition Functional Area within required timeframes.
• Complete ethics orientation within three months; submit OGE-450 within 30 days.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• Travel to CONUS/OCONUS or remote/isolated sites may be required.

Responsibilities

• Review requests for procurement of complex ship repair projects.
• Determine bidders eligible to bid and whether competition is sufficient in the area or needs expansion.
• Review pre-award survey, financial capability audits, workload, facilities; determine contractor responsibility or non-responsibility.
• Administer issuance, pricing and negotiation of contract modifications and changes for new/growth work and delivery changes.
• Receive, review, investigate and negotiate contractor Claims and REA.
• Conduct conferences with contractors upon ship arrival to discuss contract requirements and terms.
• Evaluate IDRs and responses to ensure contractual correctness.

Job description

U.S. Department of the Navy in Everett, WA seeks a contracting professional to review requests for complex ship repair projects, evaluate competition, determine eligibility of bidders, and ensure fair competition in the sourcing area.

You will administer contract modifications, negotiate contractor Claims/REA, and conduct ship-arrival conferences to clarify requirements. You will evaluate IDRs and ensure contractual integrity while supporting travel to CONUS/OCONUS or isolated sites as needed.