Summary
Come Join the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) as an Assistant Contract Specialist/Contract Specialist (Level I/II). You will join us in making a difference in the procurement business services our organization provides on behalf of all those who serve.
Duties
Assistant Contract Specialist- Performs all cradle to grave procurement duties with assistance or guidance from higher level Contract Specialist as needed. Serves as Contracting Officer within prescribed limitations.
Contract Specialist Level I- Performs all cradle to grave procurement functions related to supply and service procurements. May require occasional assistance/guidance from higher level Contract Specialists for non-routine assignments. Serves as Contracting Officer with signatory authority within prescribed limitations.
Contract Specialist Level II- Performs all cradle to grave procurement functions related to supply and service procurements. Work assignments are performed independently with minimal to no supervision. Serves as Contracting Officer with signatory authority within prescribed limitations.
Responsibilities
Responsible for all cradle to grave procurement functions in accordance with policy and procedures for pre-solicitation, solicitation, award/post-award actions to include, but not limited to the following: Acquisition Planning; Source Selection; Contract Negotiations; Contract Administration; Performance Deficiencies; Changes; Terminations; Protests; Disputes; Claims; Simplified Acquisition and Micro Purchase.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Candidate must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
- A one-year probationary period will be required upon selection.
- Social Security Card must be presented at the time of appointment.
- If you are selected for this position, the documentation you present to complete the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS E-verify system. Federal Law requires verifying the eligibility of all new hires. The Navy Exchange Service Command is an E-Verify Participant.
- Incumbents of this position must be U.S. Citizens.
- Candidates/incumbents must be eligible for and obtain a Secret Clearance.
Qualifications
Assistant Contract Specialist - With education and SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of experience that provided an understanding of the basic principles and concepts of procurement business and/or contracting program requirements.
Contract Specialist Level I - With education and SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of contracting experience (government or private sector) at the assistant contracting level, that provided the candidate to demonstrate the ability to execute a majority of the following: negotiate and award large purchase requirements; prepare and issue request for proposals; demonstrate knowledge of competitive range determinations; evaluate proposals and prepare contract action clearance documentation; present case to award large purchases; debrief unsuccessful offerors or prepare appropriate documentation to provide debriefing information.
Contract Specialist Level II - With education and SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Two years of progressive contracting experience (government or private sector) which provided the candidate to demonstrate the ability execute a majority of the following independently: independently negotiate and award technical or complex purchase requirements; independently prepare and issue request for proposals; independently conduct negotiations with offeror; independently prepare appropriate correspondence; first-hand knowledge and experience with competitive range determinations; independently evaluate proposals and prepare contract action/contract review board memorandums; present case to award large purchases to contract review board; debrief unsuccessful offeror and/or independently prepare appropriate documentation to provide debriefing information to unsuccessful offeror. Candidates in 1102 series positions for at least 2 years will be considered to have met the education requirements for this position.
Education
A 4-year a bachelor's degree, in any field;
OR
At least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your qualification will also be evaluated on the Minimum Qualification Requirements as described in your profile and resume. Credit will be given for appropriate paid and unpaid experience or volunteer work.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application package which includes:
a) Your Resume.
b) Completion of Automated Application.
c) Any documents you wish to be reviewed.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Applicants must apply online via the Navy Exchange website, https://www.mynavyexchange.com/nex/work-for-us.
To apply, please access our website by clicking on the link below and search for job number: 240003B1
Next steps
- After we receive your complete application package, your qualifications will be reviewed.
- You may follow the status of your application through the automated hiring system.
- Only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.
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