CONTRACT SPECIALIST vacancy at Department of the Navy in Crane

Department of the Navy is at present looking to employ CONTRACT SPECIALIST on Mon, 13 May 2013 14:56:11 GMT. The Navy and Marine Corps team offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms. Department of the Navy provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and extensive professional development and training. From pipefitters to accountants, scientists to engineers, doctors to nurses-the careers and...

CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Location: Crane Indiana

Description: Department of the Navy is at present looking to employ CONTRACT SPECIALIST right now, this vacancy will be placed in Indiana. Further informations about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. The Navy and Marine Corps team offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms. Department of ! the Navy provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and extensive professional development and training. From pipefitters to accountants, scientists to engineers, doctors to nurses-the careers and opportunities to make a difference are endless. Civilian careers-where purpose and patriotism unite!

THIS IS AN EXPEDITED HIRING AUTHORITY ANNOUNCEMENT. The Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) FY 2009 provides that the Secretary of Defense can designate acquisition positions as shortage positions and recruit and appoint highly qualified persons to these positions. This announcement is open to accept resumes from candidates interested in helping the Department of the Navy meet our mission requirements for the acquisition of systems, equipment and facilities.

This position is located in Crane, IN. This position performs Contract Specialist duties in the Contracts Department(CX). The position is responsible for utilizing regulations, ! directives, policies, guidance and procedures to accomplish wo! rk involving the evaluation of contract price proposals, and/or advertising, negotiating, administering, and terminating contracts for supplies, services, and/or Research and Development (R&D) in accordance with law, applicable regulations, and policy and procedures. KEY REQUIREMENTS

You must be a US Citizen.
Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal & Regulatory Guidance.
Suitable for Federal employment as determined by background investigation.
Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

You must obtain and maintain a security clearance. DUTIES:
As a Contract Specialist you will be responsible for, but not limited to the following duties:

• Collaborating with and providing assistance to Acquisition personnel & technical specialists including the Requiring Technical Activity (RTA) in face to face meeting or other forums to prepare/develop contractually acceptable specifications,! work statements, and quality assurance criteria.
• Preparing solicitations, contracts and required supporting documentation for supply and service procurements of development, demonstration models, preliminary design, production and sustainment.
• Reviewing contract terms and technical specifications to identify any special requirements.
• Evaluating contractor responsibility including capabilities, expertise, eligibility, and capacity.
• Interpreting procurement regulations and policies. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

In 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 considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience! .

The Department of Defense has identified the following Basic! Education Requirements for the 1102 series:

BachelorÂ's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. AND; At least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. (This requirement can be obtained within the degree or in addition to the degree).

NOTE: The education requirements listed above apply only to individuals entering DoD 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 DoD on or before September 30, 2000, are exempt from meeting this requirement.

OR

An exemption from the educational requirement because you are currently employed in! the contingency contracting force.

OR

An exemption from the educational requirement because you are currently appointed to a developmental position in a DOD-approved Contracting Professional Developmental Program.

In addition to the Basic Education requirements described above you must also meet the Specialized Experience as follows:

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector service performing professional contracting work evaluating contract criteria for supplies and services.

Examples of qualifying specialized experience may include:

• Applying contracting and financial regulations/policies/procedures to develop pre-award and post award decisions.
• Performing price/cost analysis and conducting negotiations.
• Preparing contract modi! fications and supporting documentation
• Evaluating contract pro! posals and making recommendations concerning pricing, terms, and conditions
• Evaluating business data to develop contracting strategies and award decisions.

Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows:

• Successful completion of a masterÂ's or equivalent graduate degree.
• Successful completion of two full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education.
• Successful completion of an LL.B. or J.D.

This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) and requires additional education, training and experience. Applicants should meet the DAWIA Certification requirements for the Contracting Career Field and be certified at Level II at the time of application. If you possess DAWIA Certification, please indicate your Certification Level and Career Field information in your resume.

Applicants not certified may still apply and be selected, ! but must achieve certification within 24 months of appointment. Certification requirements may be viewed at http://icatalog.dau.mil/ .

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE : Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire. To preview this questionnaire and determine if your experience matches the skills required for this position, click the following link: TAG: Link to Questions Only.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

EDUCATION:
Are you using your education to qualify? For positions requiring positive education requirements , or if you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements , you m! ust submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college co! urses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) . See OPM's General Policies for information on crediting education .

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying f or further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

REQUIREMENTS:
All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Selectee is required to participate in the Department of Defense direct deposit of pay program.

A security clearance! is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a position offer or removal. If you possess a security clearance, please indicate the level and termination date in your resume.

Selectee will be required to complete and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, prior to entering the position and annually thereafter.

Travel is a requirement of this position. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

When the application process is complete, we will review your r esume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You 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 knowledge, skills and abilities/competencies:

• Contract Administration
• Procurement Planning
• Analytical Ability
• Writt! en Communication
• Oral Communication

I f, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

You will be rated under Category Rating procedures based on the extent to which your experience meets the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for the position. Additional points are not added for veterans' preference; however, preference is still applied. Applicants eligible for veteransÂ' preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. BENEFITS:

Department of the Navy offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays and a 401K-type retirement plan. OTHER INFORMA! TION:

This Position is subject to Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Relocation expenses are not authorized.

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.

The Department of the Navy uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .

Federal Annuitant Information:
The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program ! (ICTAP) Eligible:

ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for ! the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. A well-qualified ICTAP applicant is one whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements; however, the individual would not necessarily be considered highly or best qualified. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: http://www.public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/ICTAP_Statement.pdf

Military Spouse Preference (MSP):
http://www.public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/Mil_Spouse_Pref_Statement.pdf

VeteranÂ's Preference Information:
http://www.public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/Vet_%20Preference_Statement.pdf

30% or More Disabled Veterans:
http://www.public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/30_or_%20More_%20Disabled_Vet.pdf
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This vacancy starts available on: Mon, 13 May 2013 14:56:11 GMT

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