CONTRACT SUPPORT SPECIALIST

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Job Description

The purpose of the position is to serve as a Contract Support Specialist in the planning, specification writing, estimating, quality assurance, and material specification for the marketing and business aspects of propulsor manufacturing and foundry operations. The employee prepares contract documents for goods, equipment, and service contracts.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Contract Documentation (40%): Prepares contract request package specification documentation (i.e. Statements of Work (SOW), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), Market research, sole source justification, brand name justification, Simplified Acquisition Purchase (SAP) Prep Guides, memo of record, etc. for goods and services contracts including firm-fixed-price (FFP), Indefinite Quantity Indefinite Delivery (IDIQ) orders, Blank Purchase Agreements (BPAs), Basic Ordering Agreements (BOAs).
• Contract Management (20%): Complies with plan of action and milestone schedules while utilizing the Acquisition Management System - Program Management Tool (AMS-PMT) for each goods and services contract request action.
• Site Sponsor (10%): The work involves performing a wide range of performance assessment and monitoring duties in support of select (facility vending, shredding, and chip reclamation) services. This work will be primarily performance assessment and monitoring in nature. The position provides program support to contract specialists and acquisition managers to include customer relationship management, market research, acquisition planning, and preparation of requirements packages including Independent Government Estimates.

Qualifications Required for the Position

• Must have a sound knowledge of, and ability to, prepare contract request packages with required specifications/documentation. This includes knowledge of Statements of Work (SOW), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), Market research, sole source justification, brand name justification, Simplified Acquisition Purchase (SAP) Prep Guides, memo of record, etc. for goods and services contracts including firm-fixed-price (FFP), Indefinite Quantity Indefinite Delivery (IDIQ) orders, Blank Purchase Agreements (BPAs), Basic Ordering Agreements (BOAs), Contract modifications, task, and delivery orders.
• The position requires the knowledge of and a general understanding the Naval Foundry and Propeller Center as well as a familiarity with building and equipment maintenance and other general maintenance and service requirements.
• The work involves planning, data gathering, drafting, and preparing package specifications on assigned contracts requirements and Performance Work Statements, Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), Market research, sole source justification, brand name justification, Simplified Acquisition Purchase (SAP) Prep Guides, memo of record, etc. for goods and services contracts including firm-fixed-price (FFP), etc. This process involves forecasting terms up to five years.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must have the ability to communicate with various levels, internally and externally, and relay information to generate improvement activity.
• Ability to analyze problems, research and collect data, make quick and positive decisions based on past experience and established guidelines.
• Ability to organize, plan, coordinate and execute a project.

Security Clearance / Background Check required. Your candidacy is subject to approval and acceptance.

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
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• The position requires incumbent to submit an OFGE- 450 Financial Disclosure Form annually.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,887.00 - $106,982.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance