SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST

NAVAL FACILITIES ENG COMMAND MARIANAS (DON); Yigo Municipality (GU); On-site; USD 126,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

NAVAL FACILITIES ENG COMMAND MARIANAS (DON) in Guam seeks a Supervisory Contract Specialist to lead the Acquisition Division. You will oversee contract professionals handling design, construction, utilities, maintenance, energy, IT, and environmental projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies.

You will mentor staff, manage performance, and support procurement planning for long-range programs.

Qualifications

• Basic education requirement: bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-13 or pay band in federal contracting.
• Experience planning, developing and establishing contractual strategy.

Responsibilities

• Supervise division personnel, including supervisors, PCOs, contract specialists, and NAVFAC interns.
• Review and lead higher level reviews of contractual documents prepared by subordinates.
• Plan, develop, advertise, negotiate, award, administer, and/or terminate contracts for long-range procurements.
• Support acquisition planning and ensure proper procurement methods and contract types are used.
• Interpret and apply federal regulations and agency policies in complex procurements.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Summary

ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE IN GUAM IS EXTREMELY LIMITED. Please see Additional Information section below.

You will serve as a SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST in the Acquisition Division of NAVAL FACILITIES ENG COMMAND MARIANAS.

This position is also subject to a Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) and Non-Foreign Post Differential (NFPD) currently set at 11.88% and 13.12%, respectively. COLA and NFPD are subject to change without notice. Learn more about this agency

Location and Working Conditions

Andersen Air Base, GU

Telework eligible – Yes as determined by agency policy.

Remote job – No

Relocation expenses reimbursed – Yes – you may qualify for reimbursement in accordance with agency policy.

Salary: $125,776 – $163,514 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 14

Work schedule: Full‑time

Travel Required: Occasional travel – you may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type: Permanent

Supervisory status: Yes

Federal service type: Competitive Service

Represented by a union: No

Drug test: No

Security clearance: Secret

Position sensitivity and risk: Noncritical‑Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk. Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job. Background check type: Suitability/Fitness.

Financial disclosure required: Yes. Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number: ST-13078230-26-JMD

Control number: 886947000

Eligibility

This job is open to Internal to an agency, Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), Land and base management, Veterans, Military spouses, Individuals with disabilities, Special authorities, and Clarification from the agency.

Specific eligibility details are listed under each category above.

Duties

• You will be responsible for contracts related to design, construction, utilities, alteration, maintenance, facility support services, research and development, energy, information technology, and environmental engineering of shore facilities.
• You will perform higher level reviews of various contractual documents developed by subordinate contracting officers and journey level contract specialists.
• You will oversee and lead efforts to plan, develop, advertise, negotiate, award, administer, and/or terminate contracts supporting long range procurement programs.
• You will support acquisition planning efforts within the Department and the Command and ensures the proper procurement methods and contract types are utilized.
• You will make decisions or recommendations on the interpretation and content of federal regulations and agency policies concerning development and management of complex procurements.
• You will provide advice, training, mentoring, and guidance to other contracting professionals within the Department, Command, and other NAVFAC components on procurement regulations, policies, and procedures.
• You will be responsible for supervision of the division personnel, comprised of first line supervisors, procuring contracting officers (PCOs), journey level contract specialists, and Department of Navy interns.

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. To learn more about E‑Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e‑verify.gov
• 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.
• This is an overseas position. You will be subject to and must be able to satisfy the overseas requirements of the 26Jul12 DODI 1400.25 V1230.
• This position may require travel to places within and outside the contiguous United States which could include remote or isolated sites. You may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• If eligible for permanent change of station, the appointee will be required to sign a transportation agreement to establish a Government time in service requirement of 12 months.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Passport.
• May be required to obtain a VISA dependent on the overseas country’s laws/regulations.
• You will be required to sign the Statement of Understanding for Overseas Employment acknowledging receipt and understanding of the statement of living and working conditions for this location.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), 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.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Functional Area and Tier assigned to the position, along with Continuous Learning (CL) points, are required within established timeframes.
• You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE‑450, within 30 days of appointment.
• 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.
• You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel‑related purchases. You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• 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.

Qualifications

In addition to the Basic Education Requirements for this position, your resume must also 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: Planning, developing and establishing contractual strategy of acquisition program; management of community of contract specialists, allocation of budgetary resources, and crafting policy for a command on a variety of acquisition issues.

Applicant must meet the following Department of Defense qualification requirements for 1102 contracting positions: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/DoD_Qualification_Standard_For_GS‑1102.pdf

And the title 10 requirements found here: http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section1724&num=0&edition=prelim

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.

Education

Applicants must meet the following Basic Education Requirement of the Department of Defense Qualification Standard for Contracting Positions: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.

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

Guam is designated as a medically underserved area. Military medical facilities offer space‑available primary and limited specialty medical care; however, services are not guaranteed.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement and Alternate Placement Programs.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

Pay retention may be granted when certain conditions are met.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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. 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 the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.

Are you applying for a promotion? If you are a current GS employee applying for a higher grade than the grade that you currently hold you must provide an SF‑50 that shows that you have held the next lower grade for at least one year. Some SF‑50s effective within the last 52 weeks will not demonstrate you have held the next lower grade for at least one year (e.g. General Adjustment SF‑50 from this year). In many cases, we need to see two (2) SF‑50s to determine time‑in‑grade and eligibility for promotion. If you are a DoD employee, you can obtain a copy of your SF‑50(s) from MyBiz.

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 you make in your resume regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position. You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified. 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 a VA letter that shows dates of service or service‑connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD‑214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD‑215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD‑214 you must submit that too. If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor’s website: Veterans’ Preference Advisor

Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10‑point veterans’ preference? If you are eligible to claim 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 the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form‑15 (SF‑15). http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf

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.).

Application documents, including supplemental ones, may be shared outside the Human Resources Office. Supplemental documents may contain your SSN, DOB, or personal information of others (e.g., on military orders, marriage certificates). You may redact this information before submitting; however, if selected, you must provide unredacted originals.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Agency contact information

Department of Navy Employment Information Center

Website: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/u5hx6E20Dz?origin=lprLink

Address: NAVAL FACILITIES ENG COMMAND MARIANAS, NAVFAC, Guam, GU 96630, US