CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Summary You will serve as a CONTRACT SPECIALIST in the Request of Equitable Adjustments (REAs) and Claims Branch (Code 434), located in the Policy and Support (Code 4X2), Policy and Support (Code 430) within the Contracts Department (Code 400) of MID ATLANTIC REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CTR. Responsibilities You will perform both pre-award and post-award functions on contracts awarded internally or assigned to MARMC. You will perform certification surveys to qualify ship repair contractors throughout the United States for award of Master Ship Repair Agreements and Agreements for Boat Repair (MSRA/ABR). You will negotiate and settle matters under dispute, claims arising under the contract, changes as result of waiver and deviations, and other changes in work scope. You will review the dispute to identify allegations against the Government and the effect on the contractor’s cost and or schedule. You will review a variety of studies and analyses of contractor businesses and financial operations supporting MARMC's Corporate Administrative Contracting Officer (CACO). You will perform contract closeout processes by obtaining all necessary releases, obtains final audits and reconciles payments with allowable costs, and documents completion of all contract documentations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, 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: Experience applying complex contracting regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS, NMCARS) to develop acquisition strategies, conduct pre-award certification surveys (such as MSRA/ABR), and manage the full contract lifecycle. Experience utilizing cost and price analysis techniques to evaluate contractor proposals, analyze accounting systems, and develop robust pre-negotiation positions. Experience managing contract technical performance and interpreting complex contractual issues to resolve disputes, process claims, and negotiate Requests for Equitable Adjustments (REAs). Experience leading negotiations with contractors while demonstrating an extensive understanding of business operations, production processes, and estimating methods. Experience advising internal and external stakeholders through clear oral presentations and drafting concise official documents, such as negotiation memorandums, business clearances, and Contracting Officer's Final Decisions. Applicant must meet the following Department of Defense qualification requirements for 1102 contracting positions: And the title 10 requirements found here: 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. Education 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. 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. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. 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. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. 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: PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. Temporary promotions may be extended up to 5 years at the discretion of management and in accordance with applicable regulations. Temporary actions taken under this announcement may be made permanent without further competition. Temporary actions taken under this announcement may be terminated at any time before the established not-to-exceed date.