OPERATIONAL CONTRACT SUPPORT ADVISOR

Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP); Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) in Hawaii seeks an experienced Operational Contract Support Advisor to join CNSSC OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FIELD. The role focuses on coordinating contracting support across the acquisition lifecycle and advising senior leaders.

Qualified candidates will apply expert knowledge of FAR/DFARS, OCS tools, and IGCE/SOW development to translate complex operational needs into precise contract requirements and to lead high-level negotiations with interagency partners.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and naval contracting doctrine.
• Experience applying life cycle sustainment and Vendor Threat Mitigation.
• Expert use of OCS planning tools to integrate commercial support.
• Ability to develop IGCE, PWS, and SOW for clear contract requirements.
• Strong written and oral communication, briefing, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise senior leaders and chair high-level boards on acquisition matters.
• Translate operational needs into clear, actionable contract requirements.

Skills

Expert knowledge of FAR/DFARS and Navy

OCS planning tools usage

IGCE/PWS/SOW development

Qualitative and quantitative analysis

Written and oral communication & negot

Tools

OCS planning tools (OCS Estimate, CSOR, CSSM, Annex W)

Job description

Summary

You will serve as a Operational Contract Support Advisor in the Operational Contracting Support (OCS) Division of CNSSC OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FIELD.

Duties

You will serve as a Operational Contract Support Advisor in the Operational Contracting Support (OCS) Division of CNSSC OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FIELD.

Requirements

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 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. Must have expert knowledge of the laws, principles, policies, and practices of the entire acquisition process, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and joint/naval logistics and contracting doctrine (e.g., Joint Pub 4-10, OPNAVINST 3020.1X). This includes experience in life cycle sustainment and Vendor Threat Mitigation;
2. Must have expert skill and experience in utilizing OCS planning tools and frameworks, such as the OCS Estimate, Contract Statement of Requirements (CSOR), Contract Support Synchronization Matrix (CSSM), and Annex W, to integrate commercial support into military plans (OPLANs, CONPLANs);
3. Must have demonstrated expertise in developing and examining Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), Performance Work Statements (PWS), and Statements of Work (SOW) to create a quote; support packages that translate complex operational needs into clear, actionable, and legally sound contract requirements;
4. Must have expert knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques to gather, analyze, and measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition programs and support activities;
5. Must possess expert-level written and oral communication, briefing, and negotiation skills to advise senior leaders (General/Flag Officers, SES), chair high-level boards (e.g., Joint Contracting Support Board), and negotiate with management and interagency partners to implement recommendations involving substantial resources or policy changes.

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