OPERATIONAL CONTRACT SUPPORT ADVISOR

Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP); Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NAVSUP in the Tampa area seeks an Operational Contract Support Advisor within the CNSSC OCS Division to help integrate contracting support into military plans and brief senior leaders.

The role requires expert knowledge of FAR/DFARS, experience with IGCE/PWS/SOW, and use of OCS planning tools, with strong communication to coordinate with interagency partners for effective contract solutions.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of FAR/DFARS and joint/naval contracting doctrine.
• Expert skill using OCS planning tools to integrate commercial support into plans.
• Experience developing IGCE, PWS and SOW to create a quote and packages.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques to measure program effectiveness.
• Excellent written and oral communication; able to brief senior leaders and negotiate with partners.

Responsibilities

• Advise senior leaders on acquisition planning and contracting within the OCS division.
• Coordinate with interagency partners to implement contract solutions for operation needs.

Skills

FAR/DFARS knowledge

OCS planning tools

IGCE/PWS/SOW development

Acquisition analytics

Communication & negotiation

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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