F-35 LIGHTNING PROGRAM - CONTRACT SPECIALIST with Security Clearance
Company: Department of the Navy
Location: Arlington
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary You will serve as a Contract Specialist in the
Procurement Group of NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV supporting the F-35
programThis Contract Specialist position supports cradle to grave
contracting requirements for the F-35 program including the
acquisition of knowledge-based services, information technology
supplies and services, consulting support, and any other
deliverables or tasks required for program office
operationsDuties--- You will serve as a contract negotiator
responsible for pre-award and post-award functions involving highly
complex and specialized procurements of significant importance to
the NAWCAD mission.--- You will perform long-range acquisition
planning and formulate business strategies.--- You will plan
negotiation strategies, coordinate strategies with negotiation
teams, and lead negotiations which are conducted with contractors
to discuss technical deficiencies and cost issues.--- You will
prepare justifications and approvals, determinations, and findings
and solicitation documents.--- You will explore new or innovative
contracting approaches to arrive at equitable contract
arrangements.--- You will accomplish other duties as
assignedRequirements 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 checkTo
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 levelThis requirement is called
time-in-gradeTime-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 (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 dutyFailure 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 Acquisition
Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required
within established category timeframesQualifications In addition to
the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also
demonstrate at least have one year of specialized experience
equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) or pay band in the
federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public
sectorExamples of specialized experience include: (1) Planning,
developing, and administering all aspects of procurement to include
pre and post award functions in support of a major air weapons
system acquisition program; (2) Utilizing price and cost analysis
techniques to evaluate proposals and prepare associated
documentation; (3) Applying negotiation techniques to conduct
negotiations with high level business, industry, scientific, and
government officials; (4) Providing acquisition advice and
researching information to support long-range planning and business
strategies as well as meet contracting requirements for assigned
program; (5) Interpreting acquisition regulations such as the
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal
Acquisition Regulations (DFAR) as well as agency acquisition policy
to provide program stakeholders and customers with technical
guidance to accomplish contracting initiatives; and (6)
Representing the agency in all contractual discussions and
attending program reviews with contractorsApplicant 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 employmentEducation
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 degreesNOTE: The
education requirement listed above applies only to individuals
entering DoD GS-1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000Current
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 requirementCurrent 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
requirementAdditional information This position is covered by the
Department of Defense Priority Placement ProgramAdditional
vacancies may be filled by this announcementA 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 appointmentsFederal annuitant information: The
selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense
and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of
annuitantsPolicy information may be found at:
http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise
selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal
employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the
position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category
(score 85) or higherICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of
the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency
notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent
SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position,
grade level, and duty locationApplicants who do not provide this
documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP
candidateFor more information about ICTAP eligibility please review
the following link:
https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/
Military Spouse Preference applicants will receive priority
consideration at the Full Performance Level (FPL) and if determined
to be Best Qualified at the FPL, and selected, must be placed at
the FPLA BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities,
and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive
referral criteria for the specific positionPPP applicants will be
placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ)To receive
priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or
equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately
prior to separationBenefits A career with the U.Sgovernment
provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a
federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range
of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very
rewardingOpens in a new windowLearn more about federal
benefitsReview our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the
type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time,
part-time or intermittentContact the hiring agency for more
information on the specific benefits offeredHow You Will Be
Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you
meet the qualifications aboveIn order to qualify for this position,
your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education,
knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the
specific position for which you are being consideredYour resume is
the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and
abilities as they relate to this positionTherefore, we encourage
you to be clear and specific when describing your experienceWhen
the application process is complete, we will review your resume to
ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification
requirements listed in this announcementYou will be rated based on
the information provided in your resume and responses to the
Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting
documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the
following competencies:--- Accountability
* ADVANCED COST AND/OR PRICE ANALYSIS
* Attention to Detail
* CONTRACT PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
* Customer Service
* Decision Making
* Flexibility
* Influencing/Negotiating
* Integrity/Honesty
* Interpersonal Skills
* Learning
* PREPARATION AND NEGOTIATION
* PROBLEM SOLVING
* PROPOSAL EVALUATION (CONTRACTING BY NEGOTIATION)
* Reading Comprehension
* Reasoning
* Self-Management
* SOLICITATION OF OFFERS
* Stress Tolerance
* Teamwork You should list any relevant performance appraisals and
incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken
into consideration during the selection processIf selected, you may
be required to provide supporting documentationIf after reviewing
your resume and supporting documentation, a de
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