CONTRACT SPECIALIST.

Responsibilities Manage the audit resolution process for Contract and Single Audit on behalf of ONR to ensure timely and appropriate resolution and disposition of audit report findings. Search the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC) to identify single audit findings for which ONR is responsible, enter the data for those findings, and assign those findings in Azure. Act as ONR's designated Contract Audit Follow-up focal point for reporting and tracking reportable audits. Select Regional Office Files for monthly reviews, conduct reviews using the ONR File Review App, and ensure file owners respond promptly to findings in the app. Complete reviews in the File Review App including assigning a rating and providing data to Code 24 supervisors and management for performance evaluations. Participate in business process improvement projects affecting Code 24 when requested. Requirements Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees will be required to successfully pass the E‑Verify employment verification check. Current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level (time‑in‑grade). This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area is required within established category timeframes. Within the Department of Defense, 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. 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 the 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. Qualifications In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS‑11/12) or pay band (NO‑03) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must be demonstrated in the following: 1) Performing audit resolution as contracting or grants officer; 2) Performing the full range of grant and contract administration functions (e.g., closeout, voucher reviews, financial report reviews, property administration, executing modifications); 3) Performing award file reviews; and 4) Supporting business process improvement or internal guidance. Education Applicants must meet the following Basic Education Requirement of the Department of Defense Qualification Standard for Contracting Positions: A 4‑year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, that included or was supplemented by 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; AND Completion of all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to GS‑13 or higher‑level contracting positions, including at least 4‑years experience in contracting or related positions. At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position. #J-18808-Ljbffr Office of Naval Research