Summary
This position is assigned to the Non-appropriated Funds (NAF) Regional Contracting Office; Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) Division; Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic; Naval Station Norfolk. The purpose of this position is to serve as the Contract Specialist in providing procurement and procurement-related support to Navy Region Mid-Atlantic (NRMA). Incumbent provides specialized expertise in the procurement of supplies and services.
Duties
Performs duties in a developmental capacity, receives training, and close supervision for the duties and responsibilities stated herein. Provides acquisition guidance and technical assistance by assisting customers with interpreting procurement policies, reviewing statements of work, solicitations, and contract requirements for supplies and services. Act as acquisition specialist for requirements from beginning of process to end process. Receives and analyzes purchase requests and other related documents for accuracy and correctness for a variety of supplies and services. Determines best method of procurement, such as formal negotiated contract, purchase order, delivery order, or purchase card. Selects appropriate contract type, contract terms, pricing provisions, applicable contract clauses, and acquisition methods. Drafts, reviews, and edits acquisition documents as well as leading the execution of milestones associated with the procurement of supplies and services. Develops negotiation strategies for review and approval by a senior Contracting Officer or supervisor. Takes action on items and services with urgent priority, assuring that all legal and regulatory requirements are accomplished. Conducts pre-performance conferences and debriefs. Performs post-award contract administration until the contractor has delivered required materials and/or services and close-out of the contract. Facilitates as a liaison between NRMA personnel; and contractors, in order to educate customers on regulatory directives and policies, clarify contractual and/or technical requirements; and incorporate knowledge on projected requirements in order to develop adequate sources of procurement. Provides advisory purchasing assistance to NRMA personnel pertaining to the resolution of purchasing problems Performs duties in a developmental capacity, receives training, and close supervision for the duties and responsibilities stated herein. Provides acquisition guidance and technical assistance by assisting customers with interpreting procurement policies, reviewing statements of work, solicitations, and contract requirements for supplies and services. Act as acquisition specialist for requirements from beginning of process to end process. Receives and analyzes purchase requests and other related documents for accuracy and correctness for a variety of supplies and services. Determines best method of procurement, such as formal negotiated contract, purchase order, delivery order, or purchase card. Selects appropriate contract type, contract terms, pricing provisions, applicable contract clauses, and acquisition methods. Drafts, reviews, and edits acquisition documents as well as leading the execution of milestones associated with the procurement of supplies and services. Develops negotiation strategies for review and approval by a senior Contracting Officer or supervisor. Takes action on items and services with urgent priority, assuring that all legal and regulatory requirements are accomplished. Conducts pre-performance conferences and debriefs. Performs post-award contract administration until the contractor has delivered required materials and/or services and close-out of the contract. Facilitates as a liaison between NRMA personnel; and contractors, in order to educate customers on regulatory directives and policies, clarify contractual and/or technical requirements; and incorporate knowledge on projected requirements in order to develop adequate sources of procurement. Provides advisory purchasing assistance to NRMA personnel pertaining to the resolution of purchasing problems
Education
This position does not have a positive education requirement.
How you will be evaluated
All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.