Summary
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
Duties
You will provide expert contracting and business advice to support the Navy’s Robotic and Autonomous Systems (RAS) initiatives, from requirements definition to the full lifecycle of acquisition programs.
You will develop and implement innovative acquisition strategies tailored to the needs of RAS programs, enabling the rapid development, prototyping, and deployment of autonomous technologies.
You will execute a full range of pre-award and post-award contracting functions using a variety of complex contracting methods and hybrid contract types (e.g., Cost-Plus, Firm Fixed-Price, Fixed-Price Incentive, and Other Transaction Authority (OTA).
You will formulate acquisition approaches for advanced, emerging robotic and autonomous technologies, balancing cost, schedule, and performance.
You will research, interpret, and apply Federal, DoD, and Navy acquisition regulations and guidance, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and its supplements and non-FAR (other transactions).
You will monitor industry trends and emerging technologies in robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and autonomous systems to support the development of acquisition plans and strategies.
You will create and maintain acquisition documentation, including acquisition plans, milestone schedules, and risk management strategies tailored to RAS programs.
You will manage proposal evaluations for complex RAS programs, including cost analysis, price analysis, and technical evaluations, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices.
You will perform advanced cost analysis, develop profit/fee objectives using weighted guidelines, and lead negotiations with contractors.
You will administer contracts for RAS programs, including modifications, funding actions, and scope changes. Ensure contractor performance aligns with technical objectives and program milestones.
Education
A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. NOTE: The education requirements listed above apply 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. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be 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. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.