USAJOBS · 7 hours ago
F-35 LIGHTNING II JOINT PROGRAM OFFICE - CONTRACT SPECIALIST
Arlington, Virginia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$122K/yr - $158K/yr
1+ years expThe F-35 Joint Program Office, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is seeking a Contract Specialist in Arlington, VA. This role involves supporting cradle to grave contracting requirements for the F-35 program, including the design, development, procurement, operation, and maintenance of F-35 aircraft and associated equipment.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
You will develop procurement objectives for the program in terms of competition and price range, and construct the contractual vehicle including use of pricing arrangements, subcontracting policy, set-aside policies, and similar considerations
You will perform complex cost and price analysis in support of negotiations and procurement planning
You will prepare procurement documentation such as determinations and findings and solicitation documents
You will prepare and maintain current acquisition plans, appropriate milestone charts, and related schedules
You will plan the negotiation strategy, coordinate strategy with negotiation teams, and lead the negotiations
Qualification
Required
A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree
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
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
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
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Planning, developing, implementing, maintaining, and administering all contract aspects of a system acquisition program; 2) Utilizing price/cost analysis techniques to evaluate contractor proposals and preparing a pre-negotiation position; 3) Applying negotiation techniques to conduct contract negotiations of hardware sole source major weapons systems contracts with high level business, industry, scientific, and/or Government officials; and/or 4) Demonstrating comprehensive and complex experience in both cost realism and cost analysis, in a sole source major weapons system procurement
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.
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