Contract Specialist (Construction) Nf4

Summary

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines their families and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel civilian employees contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

Duties

Uses knowledge of Department of Defense Department of Navy and Marine Corps Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) rules and regulations for the procurement of construction and Architect/Engineer (AE) services. Performs pre-award and post award contract functions to include solicitation development financial analysis negotiation and contract administration supporting the NAF Business and Support Services Division (MR) the Marine and Family Programs Division (MF) and Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) activities. Requirements will focus on construction and AE services. May solicit award and administer supply/service contracts.

Uses knowledge of various types of contracts methods of contracting and selection factors to plan strategies to procure complex requirements and conduct negotiations in pre-award and post award phases of requests analyzes requirements and recommends revisions to statements of work or on type of contract milestones and procurement plans. Reviews justifications for single or sole source procurement actions and prepares documentation. Uses knowledge of a variety of: program objectives technical services and commercial business practices to identify sources analyze financial data and proposals to participate in planning negotiation and administration.

Analyzes proposals for conformance with the financial analysis to determine price reasonableness. Coordinates technical evaluation to determine acceptability of technical pre-award surveys to establish contactor responsibility and obtains audits and pricing reports to develop negotiation strategy. Negotiates with potential contractors. Awards contracts within delegated contracting officer authority or recommends award to contracting officer. Conducts post award conferences and debriefings. Responds to protests of contract awards contractor complaints and inquiries relating to procurement action.

Performs contract administration functions until final delivery and payments are completed and contracts are closed and warning and termination actions as required. May personally monitor contractors performance via telephone conversations correspondence reports and visits for status of contract performance scheduling problems and proposed solutions and verification of deliveries. Interprets contract provisions for contractors and MR/MF/MCCS officials. Negotiates contract modifications. Renders decisions on contractor complaints inquiries relating to procurement actions and consultation with the supervisor develops priorities and critical coordinates and carries out work and resolves most problems that occur.

Maintains contract files pertaining to all phases of procurement from solicitation to contract award post award administration and final retirement of files. Composes clear concise and effective original correspondence and organizational participation in system wide contracts and joint contracts with sister services as required.

Uses federal procurement laws command contracting regulations instructions and Comptroller General decisions as reference to complete work. Interprets guidelines to determine extent of relevance. Exercises experience judgment initiative and resourcefulness to identify aspects of regulations and laws for application to design new provisions or innovative financial arrangements to develop justifications that include modifications that may deviate from usual practice.

Adheres to safety regulations and standards. Uses required safety equipment and observes safe work procedures. Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards and any injury occupational illness and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.

Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on professionalism and courtesy. Assists internal and external customers and communicates positively in a professional manner. Asks questions to determine verify and solve problems. Checks for satisfaction on the quality of goods and services. Takes action to solve problems quickly. Alerts the higher-level supervisor or proper point of contact for help when problems arise.

Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.

This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• See Duties and Qualifications

EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in contracting acquisition planning or a related field appropriate to the work of position OR three years of experience in the occupation or a related field or work area OR an appropriate combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of knowledge and skill equivalent to that gained in the above OR appropriate experience that demonstrates that the applicant has acquired the knowledge skills and abilities equivalent to that gained in the above. Experience in construction contracting strongly of federal state and/or local contract laws regulations and commercial business practices and procedures applicable to the acquisition of a variety of requirements. Knowledge of various types of contracts methods of contracting and strategies to conduct negotiations in pre-award and post award phases of of program objectives sufficient to identify sources analyze financial data review contract proposal determine contractor responsibility and administer complex contract requirements.

Additional information

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race age color religion national origin sex GINA political affiliationmembership or non-membership in an employee organization marital status physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: part of the employment process Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI).For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760 Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition before a final job offer can be made.

Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.

Required Documents:

*Education/certification certificate(s) if applicable.

*If prior military DD214 Member Copy

This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees whether on or off duty cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace and Marines sailors and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with TA stamped in red on front of card.

INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENTS DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.

ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Required Experience:

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