NAVWAR · 1 day ago
CONTRACT SPECIALIST
Washington, DC
Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expNAVWAR is seeking a Contract Specialist to manage procurement requirements for the SSP Technical Branches. The role involves planning, negotiating, and awarding contracts, as well as preparing cost analyses and contract drafts.
GovernmentNon Profit
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
You will serve as a Contract Specialist responsible for procurement requirements generated by the SSP Technical Branches
You will have direct responsibility for the planning, negotiation, and award of the contracts, many of which are high-dollar, complex procurements
You will prepare cost and price analysis on high-dollar complex contractor proposals, present developed negotiation positions to a peer review panel, pre and post negotiation business clearances, and ensure compliance
You will prepare contract drafts, including innovative provisions, and provide final documents for signature by a Warranted Contracting Officer in accordance with office delegations of authority
You will resolve complex advance procurement planning and contract planning problems that arise from day to day
You will negotiate contracts supporting the TRIDENT II Sub Launched Ballistic Missile Program, Nuclear Weapons Security Programs, Conventional Prompt Strike Program, Nuclear Sea Launched Cruise Missile Program, or Submarine Security Programs
Qualification
Required
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
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
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 position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites
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
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-02 pay band (GS-11 equivalent) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Performing professional contracting work analyzing and evaluating procurement requirements, performing pre or post award contract administration, price or cost analysis, and/or negotiation of contracts including modifications for an organization
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
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Company
NAVWAR
NAVWAR's mission is to identify, develop, deliver and sustain information warfare capabilities and services that enable naval, joint, coalition and other national missions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alex Phipps
Deputy Chief Technology Officer
Malcolm Potts
Chief Of Staff and Chief Operating Officer, Fleet Readiness Directorate
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