Summary
It is the applicant's responsibility to read all sections and associated links in this vacancy announcement.
A first cutoff date applies to this vacancy. Complete applications received by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on July 7, 2024 will receive initial consideration.
This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions within 90 days of the closing date.
Duties
Develops guidance and procedures and advises management and contracting officers on contracting policies and procedures. Performs research, develops data and interprets pertinent procurement policies. Prepares material concerning regulatory and policy changes that may be derived during the contract review process. Reviews contracting documents to determine adequacy and accuracy of the implementation of the NAF contracting regulation. Performs on-site analysis of contracting activities. Conducts procurement management reviews, generates after action reports, provides technical assistance and conducts training to improve acquisition practices. Reviews and analyzes requests for exceptions to policy.
Assists in the preparation of NAF contract policy and procedural instructions. Provides oversight in the content development of NAF contracting courses. Assists in the formulation of the strategic plan, and participates in special studies and projects. Solicits input from DoD field agencies and initiates action to improve the NAF acquisition process. Represents the command at meetings and conferences. Performs public relations and marketing including article publication and presentations.
May perform supervisory and managerial functions. Recommends goals and objectives to personnel. Coordinates the work of staff. Plans work to be accomplished, set priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work. Reviews work. Develops performance standards, prepares performance appraisals, and approves leave.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required upon appointment
- Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
- Satisfactory completion of employment verification (E-Verify) check
- One year probationary period may be required
- May be required to file a confidential financial disclosure report
- A valid passport may be required for overseas travel
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE CLEARLY VERIFIABLE IN YOUR RESUME. GOVERNMENT POSITIONS MUST INCLUDE PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE, TO AND FROM DATES, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCY/DEPARTMENT. Must include at least one year of experience performing duties at a level which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform successfully in the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must possess a minimum of five (5) years of Federal Government contracting experience directly relating to the solicitation, award and administration of simplified and negotiated procurements including knowledge of procurement policies and procedures to plan, analyze, or evaluate procurement programs; review proposed contractual actions for conformance with regulatory requirements and procurement practices; or develop policies and procedures or provide advice and guidance to subordinate activities concerning a variety of procurement issues. Must have excellent organizational skills; be highly skilled in written and verbal communications and have excellent presentation skills. Must be proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point, and other software as required. Ability to meet stringent deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Highly Qualifications:
Preferred are those candidates who possess a bachelor's degree that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing or quantitative methods with work experience directly related to the above.
Education
If you would like for your education to be considered as highly qualifying criteria, you must attach copies of transcripts (online transcripts will be accepted). Only education from accredited and pre-accredited institutions will be accepted. Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency in the United States. For more information, please click here.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your experience is subject to evaluation and verification against the information in your resume. The numeric rating you receive is a self-assessment only and is based on your responses to the questionnaire. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. If a determination is made that you rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, or if your resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or you may be considered ineligible.
Required Documents
The following documents must be submitted with your application:
Please note that if you upload multiple resumes, only the most recently uploaded version will be used to determine your qualifications for this position.
The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or claimed priority/preference
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Notification of Personnel Action for NAF Employees (DA Form 3434 or equivalent)
- Other Document not Listed
- PCS Orders
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
Only those documents listed above will be reviewed; additional documents are not necessary (i.e., performance appraisals, certificates, etc.). A cover letter is optional and will not be used in the initial rating by HR. You must ensure your experience is detailed in your resume.
The following documents will be forwarded to the hiring panel: Cover letter, resume, and transcripts.
Including any of the following on your resume may result in an ineligible rating:
Classified or government sensitive information
Social Security Number (SSN)
Photos of yourself
Personal information, such as specifically mentioning your age, gender, race/national origin, etc
Encrypted and digitally signed documents
Illegible documents or files that cannot be opened
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
Electronically https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for announcement number NENAFCC2412448399. All documentation required in the vacancy must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the announcement.
It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure they allow an acceptable amount of time prior to the close of a vacancy to create a USA Jobs account and complete the application process. All times displayed in this vacancy are based upon Eastern Standard Time (EST).If you encounter technical difficulties which prevent you from applying, you must send an email to the agency contact listed on this vacancy, including screen shots which clearly display the error and time it occurred. Late applications are accepted on a case-by-case basis under limited circumstances.
Next steps
Referred applicants will be evaluated by a rating panel to determine the quality and extent of total accomplishments, experience, education, and/or certification. The top candidates will be forwarded to the hiring official for selection consideration and may undergo an interview and reference checks.
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