Assistant Contract Specialist/Contract Specialist (Level I and L with Security Clearance

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Job description

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. Additional information 2024 Open Enrollment Video: . Retirement Video: . This is a three level grade/salary code progression position. Selectee will be placed in the position at the level commensurate to their experience. Candidate selected at the Assistant Contract Specialist position may advance non-competitively to the next higher level(s) upon successful completion of qualification requirements. Benefits Review our benefits 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. Benefits Review our benefits Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. 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, . To apply, please access our website by clicking on the link below and search for job number: 240003B1 Agency contact information Human Resources Email Address Navy Exchange Service Command - NEXCOM 3280 Virginia Beach Boulevard Virginia Beach, VA 23452 US Learn more about this agency 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. Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request 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, . To apply, please access our website by clicking on the link below and search for job number: 240003B1 Agency contact information Human Resources Email Address Navy Exchange Service Command - NEXCOM 3280 Virginia Beach Boulevard Virginia Beach, VA 23452 US Learn more about this agency 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. Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request

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