Supervisory Contract Specialist

Quick Facts

Temporary promotion (not-to-exceed up to 5 years at management discretion) for a Supervisory Contract Specialist role supporting shore facilities contracting across design, construction, utilities, alteration, maintenance, facility support services, information technology, and environmental engineering.

Description

You will oversee and lead complex contract procurement activities—from planning and development through advertising, negotiation, award, administration, and termination—supporting long-range procurement programs. You will serve as a principal contracting advisor to senior stakeholders and make decisions or recommendations on federal regulations and agency procurement policies for complex acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, advertise, negotiate, award, administer, and/or terminate contracts supporting long-range procurement programs.
• Support contracts related to design, construction, utilities, alteration, maintenance, facility support services, information technology, and environmental engineering of shore facilities.
• Provide interpretations and recommendations on federal regulations and agency policies impacting complex procurements.
• Act as principal contracting advisor to senior customer personnel and Command/Business Line representatives.
• Assist the CCO with inquiries from Small Business Administration, Department of Labor, Office of the Secretary of the Navy (or customer equivalents), industry associations, contractors, and/or Members of Congress.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship; determined suitable for federal employment.
• Direct deposit pay program participation; E-Verify employment verification for new Department of the Navy employees.
• Time-in-grade (current federal employees applying for GS jobs) must be met by the announcement closing date.
• DAWIA coverage: certification in the required Acquisition Functional Area/category within established timeframes.
• (If applicable) Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Travel ability to CONUS/OCONUS and remote/isolated sites; ability to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• Obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• Possess, obtain, and maintain a current valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Ethics compliance: review 14 General Principles (5 CFR 2635.101); ethics orientation within 3 months; submit OGE-450 within 30 days of appointment.
• Resume must demonstrate at least 1 year of specialized experience at/above GS-13 equivalent level in: contracting for shore facilities (design/construction/architect-engineering/maintenance); managing and motivating contracting/procurement teams; and advising stakeholders on acquisition strategy, contract policy interpretation, solicitation/negotiation, source selection, administration, and termination.
• Meet DoD qualification requirements for GS-1102 contracting positions and Title 10 requirements.
• Meet the DoD GS-1102 Basic Education Requirement: bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (with applicable exemptions).

Benefits

A comprehensive federal benefits package is available. Eligibility depends on the position type and whether the role is full-time, part-time, or intermittent; consult the hiring agency for specific benefits.