Construction Contract Specialist Job in Millington, TN

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• In support of the NAF construction contracting program, the incumbent will assist with ongoing efforts of sustaining the Procurement Management and Assistance Program (PMAP) in direct support of the NAF project acquisitions program. The incumbent will be largely responsible for coordinating applicable Statements of Work; specialized shipping/packaging/marking instructions; inspection and acceptance provisions; delivery or performance requirements; contract administration elements; specialized provisions; and any necessary attachments; instructions for offerors and evaluation factors. These materials will be assembled into established solicitation packages with contract formatted documents consistent with the policies applicable to the methods of contracting (sealed bid, negotiated, and/or simplified acquisitions).
• The incumbent is responsible for obtaining all appropriate pre-solicitation clearances, including those required by MWRDIVINST 7043.2, CNICINST 7043.1, and SECNAVINST 7043.5C as amended; applicable sections of the Federal Acquisition Regulation; those required by the delegation of authority under which the initiative is operating; counsel, and others appropriate to the method of construction contracting.
• The incumbent will support the solicitation process, including advertising through appropriate means; establishment and continual update of prospective offerors/source lists; the receipt and evaluation of capability statements from prospective offerors/sources, and the prequalification of vendors. The incumbent will support the pre-solicitation and/or pre-proposal phases of acquisitions through leading and/or supporting the meetings on-site and at the installations, and will conduct site tours as appropriate, ensuring equity to all prospective offerors or sources.
• The incumbent is responsible for supporting and/or leading source selection activities of both a formal and informal nature, including spearheading source selection teams and oversight of the proposal evaluation stages. The incumbent may also participate in the selection of the successful offeror, including the award of the resultant contract, and the subsequent notification and debriefing (if requested) of the unsuccessful offerors or bidders.
• Other areas of responsibility lie in the conduct of all post-award contract administration functions through contract close-out for those assigned actions. This includes the post-award review of bonds; coordinating with the administrative contracting officer source (commercial Title II, local FEAD, Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and local MWR/CSP staff); general and/or specific oversight of contractor and ACO performance; oversight of the payment process; change order control, and implementation of any necessary changes through the preparation and negotiation of any necessary contract modifications, supplemental agreements, option exercises, or other contractual means; and subcontracting oversight and performance monitoring. The incumbent will support the NAF Construction Contracting Program in all other functional areas of contract administration, such as terminations for default or convenience, "cure notice" and "show cause" processes, post-performance assessment, and warranty administration.
• The incumbent will develop and maintain contact with DOD and other Government agencies, with educational entities and trade associations, and with industry representatives for the purposes of exchanging information, evaluating proposals and establishing mutual positions for improving the construction contracting programs. The incumbent will manage and coordinate a wide range of meetings, conferences, and other forums with Government, commercial and educational entities to facilitate improvements in the construction contracting acquisition processes.
• The incumbent is responsible for assisting with the established MWR Director level Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) construction contracting warrant program, including the contracting officer nomination and selection processes. These actions will be coordinated with the Branch Head and Section Head, NAF Construction Contracting Section.
• he incumbent will constantly strive to identify processes that will lead to more efficient and effective business functions.
• The incumbent must have analytical skill sufficient to evaluate, certify and audit contract proposals, awards and disbursements, acquisition reviews, inspections and field assistance visits.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must pass all applicable records and background check.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must be willing to relocate to reside within a 50-mile radius of NSA Midsouth, Millington, TN.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/09/2024 to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12623176It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant

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DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to usn.ncr.cnicwashingtondc.mbx.naf-usastaffing@us.navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.

Next steps

Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application.

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.

Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.