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NAVSEA Warfare Centers (NSWC/NUWC) · 2 days ago

Contract Specialist

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Mid Level

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Responsibilities

Serve as a contract specialist with contracting authority for procurements under the Other Transaction Authority (OTA) and other Non-FAR based actions.

Support prototype requirements that improve system functionality.

Support future mission capabilities and improve maintainability, sustainability, operability, and safety of navy systems, subsystems, and components.

Coordinate the planning, negotiation, and administration of agreements, utilizing sound business judgment and out-of-the-box thinking in the relatively unstructured environment for prototyping and production requirements.

Process or facilitate agreements, strategy planning, collaboration with industry partners, strategic planning of project cycles and milestone planning and adherence.

Draft procurement documents such as memorandums of record, cost and price analysis, and selection procedures and decisions.

Be responsible for the post-award management of Other Transaction (OT) project agreements, including modifications and payments.

Interface with managers, technical personnel/sponsors, legal counsel, other Government activities, and industry partners.

Work independently on procurements from cradle to grave and develop acquisition strategies, including identifying prototype requirements suited for the Non-FAR based environment.

Ensure obligation of funds are in accordance with fiscal and appropriation law and contracting terms and conditions.

Adhere to statutory requirements, NAVSEA, and local policy and procedures.

Serve as an advisor providing guidance to Acquisition Managers, Project Technical Leads, and requirements owners on proper procedures and processes during execution of prototyping and production efforts.

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Federal EmploymentE-VerifyTime-in-GradeDAWIA CertificationDoDSelective ServiceSecurity ClearanceEthics OrientationFinancial Disclosure ReportProcurementOther Transaction Authority

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.

Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-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.

This is a bargaining unit position.

You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

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.

A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.