F-35 LIGHTNING PROGRAM - CONTRACT SPECIALIST with Security Clearance

Company: Department of the Navy
Location: Arlington
Posted on: April 18, 2024

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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