CONTRACT SPECIALIST
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SummaryThis is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the How to Apply section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.*SEE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SECTION FOR JOB SUMMARY CONTINUATIONThis job is open to

• The publicU.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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• SEE QUALIFICATIONS SECTION FOR MAJOR DUTIES

Requirements 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 check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• 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.
• Must possess and maintain a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance and must obtain and maintain NSA badging for NIPR/SIPR/NSANet accounts.
• A Counterintelligence Polygraph is required, and a non-disclosure agreement must be signed. Failure to retain this level of security clearance and access will be grounds for reassignment, demotion, or removal from the Federal Service.
• This is a Drug Testing Designated Position (TDP). A pre-employment drug test is required, and the position is subject to random drug testing.
• The incumbent may be required to perform occasional travel (25% or less) which may involve the use of commercial and/or government aircraft.
• You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• This a Defense Acquisition Workforce (DAWIA) position that requires a Contracting, Professional acquisition certification. The incumbent has 36 months to earn this certification.
• Incumbent must obtain and maintain DAWIA certification in accordance with DoD Instruction 5000.66.
• Acquisition Workforce (AWF) members must complete 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every two (2) years, in accordance with DoDI 5000.66.
• Workforce members are encouraged to earn their CLPs by completing Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Credentials.
• Obtaining certification within the allotted grace period and maintaining CLPs before and after achieving certification are conditions of employment.
• Failure to meet these requirements could result in disciplinary action and/or removal from employment.

QualificationsIn addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies or knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. Qualifying experience would be demonstrated by: The employee is responsible for the review of contracts and contracting actions for a variety of supply, service, and/or construction contracts; for the development of guidance material; and for providing technical advice to management and contracting officers at an activity procuring a wide variety of items, the most complex of which include extensive negotiations involving cost or pricing data and special or unusual contract terms. Reviews and evaluates various periodic and-routine contractual actions submitted by the contractor in accordance with contractual agreements and existing regulatory directives. Evaluates and negotiates modifications to all contracts. Evaluates man-hour estimates and cost of proposed contracts.This position is within the Work Category PROFESSIONAL at Work Level SENIOR, Series and Grade GG-1102-13.Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

• Contracting Series, 1102 (opm.gov)

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 employment.MAJOR DUTIES:Contract Award - The employee is responsible for the review of contracts and contracting actions for a variety of supply, service, and/or construction contracts; for the development of guidance material; and for providing technical advice to management and contracting officers at an activity procuring a wide variety of items, the most complex of which include extensive negotiations involving cost or pricing data and special or unusual contract terms. Assists in pre-award actions by reviewing and evaluating contractor proposals, cost and man-hour estimates for services, project's needs, etc., for validity in comparison to historical data. Attends post-award conferences, if necessary, to discuss schedules and contract execution plans. Interfaces with support personnel on issues involving contractors. Assigns contractor officer representatives (COR) and contractor officer technical representatives (COTR) in writing. Monitors and independently reviews contractor performance, using established contracting procedures, through an assessment of a variety of contracting actions encountered throughout the pre-award and/or post-award phases of the contracting process.Contract Administration - Reviews and evaluates various periodic and-routine contractual actions submitted by the contractor in accordance with contractual agreements existing regulatory directives. Advises on technical and administrative soundness of actions. Analyzes and recommends allowability of costs and exercises controls necessary to protect the government during various phases of the contract. Participates in conferences with the contractor concerning matters which develop during administration and performance of a contract including provisional billing rates and analyzing the obligations of the contractor and the government as set forth in the contract. Evaluates requests for progress payments, analyzing money expended, material used, man-hours applied, quality and quantity of production, etc. Recommends corrective action (which may include revision of contract) when relationship in money expended to service provided is found to deviate excessively from that programmed and when quality drops from what's detailed in the contract. Plans and advises on procurement actions with requesting offices. Interprets procurement regulations and policies for USMC procurement activity. Reviews pertinent contractor procedures for both services and material use contracts, e.g., purchasing system, cost accounting system, quality program requirements, property administration, etc., for adequacy and compliance with laws and regulations governing the acquisition process and the contract requirements.Works closely with DCAA, AAA, and GAO representatives during their visits. Assists in the performance of technical reviews, audits and negotiations for all assigned contracts or potential contracts by HQ, PMs, etc. Writes reports and recommends corrective action. Participates in resolving disputes which fall within the purview of the dispute clause for the contract. Determines need for and collects, analyzes and compiles data for MARFORCYBER. Provides interpretation and recommendations of result determinations are made in disputed cases.Proposal Evaluation and Billing - Evaluates and negotiates modifications to all contracts. Evaluates man-hour estimates and cost of proposed contracts. Monitors purchase requests for need and compliance with acquisition regulations. Monitors status of all modifications and reviews recommendations to de-obligate funds. Provides administrative and technical guidance in the areas of oversight and verification of the contractor accounting practices and costs associate government contracts. Sets priorities and reviews contracts products.Performs other duties as assigned.EducationApplicants 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.NOTE: The education requirement listed above applies only to individuals entering DoD GS-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 an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000 are exempt from meeting this requirement. Current 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 requirement. Applicants currently in the Contingency Contracting Force are also exempt from meeting this requirement.Additional informationThis position is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1599fThis position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.Several vacancies may be filled.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.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: The Cyber Interagency Transfer Authority (CITA) permits movement of CES employees appointed under Section 1599f of Title 10 U.S.C. and excepted service employees appointed under Schedule A, Section 213.3106(b)(11) of Title 5 CFR, info cyber workforce positions in the competitive service and movement of competitive service employees into DoD Cyber Workforce positions within the Military Departments and Defense Agencies.Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.This position is not telework eligible.JOB SUMMARY CONTINUATION:Serves as technical advisor and negotiator for the negotiation of contractor pricing proposals. Contracts administered include services, equipment procurement, and systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA) contracts. Provides advice to the Commander's Representative on all contractual matters.

• BenefitsA 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.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.As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

• BenefitsA 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required DocumentsAs a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.A complete resume is required. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience.TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required. If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position. You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified.Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too. If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: Veterans' Preference AdvisorAre you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans' preference?If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference.You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.).DoD Components with CES positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, CES Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. Examples of these documents include: a DD-214 (Member-4 copy); a Statement of Service (if you are currently active duty) from your unit which states the date you entered on active duty, the date you are separating, character of service, and the campaign medals you have received. Veterans with a service-connected disability rating must submit an official written document from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying your compensable service-connected disability rating with overall percentage clearly shown.Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents contain personal information such as SSN and DOB and some documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove said personal information before you submit your application. You must provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees fromschools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• How to ApplyInterested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to:1. Email your resume to ...@NSA.gov, including the full job title in the email subject line (example GG-1102-13_Contract Specialist ).2. Resume must be submitted by 11:59 pm Eastern on the closing date.Facsimile applications will not be considered.All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer.It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.The United States Government does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a parent, genetic information, disability, age, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism.Agency contact informationFranchesca WilliamsPhone443-###-####Email...@nsa.govAddressU S MARINE FORCES CYBERSPACE COMMAND9800 Savage RoadFort Meade, MD 20755-5810USNext stepsQualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.
• Fair and TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required DocumentsA complete resume is required. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience.TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required. If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position. You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified.Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too. If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: Veterans' Preference AdvisorAre you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans' preference?If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference.You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.).DoD Components with CES positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, CES Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. Examples of these documents include: a DD-214 (Member-4 copy); a Statement of Service (if you are currently active duty) from your unit which states the date you entered on active duty, the date you are separating, character of service, and the campaign medals you have received. Veterans with a service-connected disability rating must submit an official written document from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying your compensable service-connected disability rating with overall percentage clearly shown.Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents contain personal information such as SSN and DOB and some documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove said personal information before you submit your application. You must provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees fromschools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.How to ApplyInterested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to:1. Email your resume to ...@NSA.gov, including the full job title in the email subject line (example GG-1102-13_Contract Specialist ).2. Resume must be submitted by 11:59 pm Eastern on the closing date.Facsimile applications will not be considered.All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer.It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.The United States Government does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a parent, genetic information, disability, age, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism.Agency contact informationFranchesca WilliamsPhone443-###-####Email...@nsa.govAddressU S MARINE FORCES CYBERSPACE COMMAND9800 Savage RoadFort Meade, MD 20755-5810USNext stepsQualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request