LEAD CONTRACT SPECIALIST.

Responsibilities You will develop new approaches and innovative strategies to support contract terms, conditions, and/or major systems acquisitions. You will research, learn, and apply a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods to identify, assess, analyze and improve team effectiveness, efficiency and work products. You will ensure that the work of the team is carried out by performing a range of coordinating and supportive duties and responsibilities, communicating and supporting plans, vision and mission of the Command. You will exchange information, provide technical expertise, as well as identify and resolve potential problems. You will interpret Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audits to resolve issues with contractor and government personnel. You will provide guidance in the avoidance, evaluation, and resolution of problems as they relate to production and cost impact. You will assist in providing leadership to implement the command's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) programs. You will evaluate contractor and subcontractor allegations of government caused impact of entire business operations. You will prepare and approve contracting officer final decisions, business clearance and negotiation memoranda, technical analytical reports, letters of concerns, evaluation of contractor's performance and other contractual documentation. Requirements Must be a U.S. 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. Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level (time‑in‑grade). Time‑in‑grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position 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. This is a bargaining unit position. You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final SECRET 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. This position requires that the selectee be willing and able to climb ladders and scaffolding. This position requires the ability to work onboard ships. Qualifications At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS‑12 grade level, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing as a professional contract specialist, mentoring a team of professional contractors, overseeing negotiations and administration of contracts to meet objectives and deadlines within an organization. Meets Department of Defense qualification requirements for 1102 contracting positions. Must meet Title 10 qualifications for contracting personnel. Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. (Certain existing personnel may be exempt per DoD regulations.) Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. #J-18808-Ljbffr U.S. Pacific Fleet