Summary
You will serve as a Manager (Contracts Dept Head/Chief Contracting Officer) in the Contracts Department (02) of NAVSURFWARCEN IH DIV. This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-06 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to the GS-14 and GS-15. This position may be eligible for Supervisory Pay Differential of up to four (4) percent.
Duties
You will serve as Head of the Contracts Department (02) and staffed to the Technical Director.
You will be responsible for the overall management and direction of the Contracts Department and for the day to day contracting and procurement functions to include the oversight, direction, policy, development, and strategic planning.
You will provide a corporate perspective and decision-making based on the Warfare Center's alignment and directives.
You will be responsible for providing advice and guidance to the senior leadership in determining program goals, policies, and mission execution strategy.
You will develop short- and long-range execution plans for contracts and procurement areas to best serve the mission of NSWC IHD.
You will develop metrics and controls to ensure properly allocated resources to manage and meet contracting demand signals.
You will supervise a subordinate staff of first-level supervisors engaged in contracts and procurement functions.
You will ensure adherence to technical mission while balancing compliance, managing risk and maintaining proper warrant authority.
Education
Applicants must meet the following Basic Education Requirement of the Department of Defense Qualification Standard for Contracting Positions: A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. NOTE: The education requirement listed above applies only to individuals entering DoD GS-1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000. Current civilian personnel in DoD who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000 are exempt from meeting this requirement. Current military members who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent) 1102 or before September 30, 2000 are also exempt from meeting this requirement.
How you will be evaluated
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: ADVANCED COST AND/OR PRICE ANALYSIS CONTRACT AWARD PREPARATION AND NEGOTIATION This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: Structured Resume Review and Structured Interview. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability to successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or final job offer being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.