SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Naval Postgraduate School; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA seeks a Supervisory Contract Specialist in the Purchasing Department to lead Purchasing Agents, oversee performance, and ensure compliance with regulations. The position is permanent and full-time at the GS-11 level with a salary range of $93,358 to $121,371 per year, requiring U.S.

citizenship and federal contracting qualifications; occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Specialized federal contracting experience preferred; demonstrates planning, organizing and supervising purchasing work.
• Knowledge of procurement regulations and DAWIA requirements is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and supervise the work of Purchasing Agents.
• Evaluate staff performance and provide guidance on work and administrative matters.
• Develop procurement plans and oversee contract modifications and procurements.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Summary

You will serve as a SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST in the PURCHASING DEPARTMENT of NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL.

Location

Naval Post Graduate School, Monterey, CA

Salary

$93,358 - $121,371 per year

Pay Scale & Grade

GS-11

Promotion Potential

None

Work Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment Type

Permanent

Occupations and Job Series

• 1102 Contracting

Supervisory Status

Yes

Security Clearance

Secret

Background Checks

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.
• Within the Department of Defense, the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.

Duties

• You will plan, organize and supervise the work of Purchasing Agents.
• You will evaluate the work performance of staff, and advise, counsel and instruct employees on both work and administrative matters.
• You will develop performance standards and initiate changes in organization of work or assignment of functions to improve workflow and services.
• You will attend and provide high-level briefings to senior acquisition professionals and utilize substantive past technical and managerial experience in the execution of day-to-day tasks.
• You will perform contracting tasks that may include monitoring contractor performance; prepare contract modifications; procure technical items using formal advertised methods.
• You will develop procurement plans, determine bid responsiveness, plan negotiation strategies, and obtain required pre-negotiation business clearance.
• You will serve as manager of the NPS GPC Program and SAP procurements with responsibility for oversight and ensuring compliance in accordance with regulatory statutes and higher level instructions.
• You will review and determine the method of procurement and act as a liaison between the Agency Program Coordinator, Approving Officials/Certifying Officers, Contracting Officers, Purchasing Agents, Department Card Holders and customers.
• You will provide statistical analysis to the higher level supervisor, and ensure that coordination is made to identify, notify, utilize, and/or exchange products.
• You will provide customer and staff support when required.

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-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: planning, organizing and supervising the work of Purchasing Agents; evaluating work performance of staff; advising, counseling and instructing employees on both work and administrative matters; developing performance standards; initiating changes in organization of work or assignment of functions to improve workflow and services.

Education

A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.

For GS-11: 3 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

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 the ability 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 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.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required Documents

You are required to provide documentation that supports the eligibility and qualification claims made in your resume. You must submit the applicable documents listed here and those listed with the eligibilities you select in the announcement questionnaire with your application package. Applicants who do not provide supporting documentation that fully support their claims will not be referred to the hiring manager. Cover letter is optional.

A complete resume is required. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week if experience was less than full time (35-40 hours per week), pay plan, series and grade level (e.g., GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.

Are you applying for a promotion? For GS positions, to be considered for promotion, you must provide SF-50(s) that show you held next lower GS grade for at least one year. SF-50s with an effective date in the past year do not show you meet one-year time-in-grade requirement.

Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required. If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.

Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Any claims for approved "grandfather" clauses must be fully supported with documentation.

Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability and character of service.

Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans' preference? You must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference. You must also provide applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA).

Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc).

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