ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST

Summary You will serve as an Administrative/Technical Specialist in the Business Operations Branch (GXWB), Missile Systems Hardware and Test Division (GXW), Global Deterrence and Defense Department (GX) of NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER. This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The full performance level of NT-05 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to the GS-13 and GS-14. Responsibilities You will serve as the Acquisition Lead for the Missile Systems Hardware and Test Division, acting as the primary technical liaison between the Contracting Officer (CO) and the contractor. You will analyze and evaluate plans and techniques of pre-award and post-award functions involving highly specialized acquisitions. You will be responsible for the daily technical oversight of the contract, ensuring that contractor performance is in accordance with the contract’s terms, conditions, and quality assurance surveillance plan. You will be responsible for reviewing and interpreting technical requirements, validating invoices for technical accuracy, and maintaining comprehensive documentation in the official COR file. You will manage inputs, status, and history of acquisitions for quarterly Capital Planning Purchase Board (CPPB). You will be responsible to work across all stakeholders to develop and maintain the divisions 5-year Acquisition Plan, and briefs management at Quarterly execution review on all acquisition efforts. You will ensure that technical issues and potential contractual problems are identified and resolved promptly to support the mission. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-04 pay band (GS-11/GS-12 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: analyzing and evaluating acquisition plans and techniques for pre-award and post-award functions to improve the efficiency and execution of program operations. Examples of qualifying experience may include: (1) developing and maintaining long-term acquisition plans; (2) determining methods of procurement and contract types, documenting acquisition strategies, and securing appropriate approvals; (3) applying a comprehensive understanding of federal contracting regulations; (4) managing productive relationships with vendors and contracting partners. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: 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 Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The full performance level of NT-05 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to the GS-13 and GS-14. The salary range shown in the announcement represents all of the positions within the band, including GS-14 equivalent (high grade) positions. This is not a high grade position; therefore, the salary may be limited to a GS-13 Step 10 (currently $138,370). 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. Naval Sea Systems Command