Lead Contract Specialist

Responsibilities Serves as the central point of contact for assigned procurements. Performs market research to determine availability of products or producers and to develop new sources. Coordinates set asides with the Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Office (SADBU) in efforts to expand competition. Obtains and assesses information regarding EEO compliance of potential contractors. Obtains price data, audit/cost/price analysis reports, freight rates and develops negotiation objectives. Reviews, advises, and signs awards and modifications for unwarranted specialists. Provides guidance and training to lower grades and new hires. Articulates and communicates to the team the assignments, projects, problems to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues review, and deadlines and time frames for completion. Applies signature to final award documents to obligate Navy funds. Requirements Must be a U.S. citizen. Tour of Duty: Set Schedule Mon-Fri, 0600-1430. Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Confidential Access. Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt. Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized. Bargaining Unit Status: No. Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. Defense Acquisition Workforce position. Must complete DoD certification and other requirements. Financial Disclosure Requirement: Required. Subject to Overseas Rotation Agreement, Tour Length: Yes, 36 Months. Qualifications Basic Contracting Requirement: A) A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees OR B) a current civilian employee in DoD or member of the Armed Forces who occupied an 1102 position, contracting officer position, or comparable military contracting position with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold on or before September 30, 2000, are excluded from the requirements of "A". Contracting Officer Requirement: Must possess at least two years of experience in a contracting position. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience directly related to this position. To qualify for the GS-12 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems. Creditable specialized experience includes: Performing market research to determine availability of products and develop new sources based on those findings. Reviewing previous history, market conditions, specifications, and/or technical data packages to develop acquisition strategies. Conducting negotiations regarding procurement price, settlements, contractual changes, terms and conditions, and/or lead-times to meet customer needs. Investigating and resolving demand planning issues and discrepancies. Preparing award documents (i.e., purchase orders, delivery orders and/or contracts) and reviewing them for adequacy and completeness. #J-18808-Ljbffr