Summary You will serve as a Contract Specialist in the Contracts Department, Code 02, of either Contracts A, B, or C Division of Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWC PHILA DIV). Responsibilities You will serve as a contract specialist with contracting authority for procurements under the Other Transaction Authority (OTA) and other Non-FAR based actions. You will support prototype requirements that improve system functionality. You will support future mission capabilities and improve maintainability, sustainability, operability, and safety of navy systems, subsystems, and components. You will coordinate the planning, negotiation and administration of agreements, utilizing sound business judgement and out-of-the-box thinking in the relatively unstructured environment for prototyping and or production requirements. You will process or facilitate agreements, strategy planning, collaboration with industry partners, strategic planning of project cycles and milestone planning and adherence. You will draft procurement documents such as memorandums of record, cost and price analysis, and selection procedures and decisions. You will be responsible for the post award management of Other Transaction (OT) project agreements including modifications and payments. You will interface with managers and technical personnel/ sponsors, legal counsel and other Government activities, as well as industry partners. You will work independently on procurements from cradle to grave and develop acquisition strategies, including identifying prototype requirements suited for the Non-FAR based environment. You will ensure obligation of funds are in accordance with fiscal and appropriation law and contracting terms and conditions. You will adhere to statutory requirements, NAVSEA and local policy and procedures. You will serve as an advisor providing guidance to Acquisition Managers, Project Technical Leads, and requirements owners on proper procedures and processes during execution of prototyping and or production efforts. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate: For GS-13: at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: As a professional contract specialist analyzing procurement requirements to plan, negotiate, and award contracts for equipment, supplies, or services and resolving related uncertainties for a program. Experience with non-FAR based procurements, including the Other Transaction Authority, is preferred but not required. For GS-12: at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: As a professional contract specialist performing contract analysis or evaluation functions for procurement negotiation and administration to ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements, as well as local policy, process, and procedures. Experience with non-FAR based procurements, including the Other Transaction Authority, is preferred but not required. Applicant must meet the following Department of Defense qualification requirements for 1102 contracting positions: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/DoD_Qualification_Standard_For_GS-1102.pdf And the title 10 requirements found here: http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section1724&num=0&edition=prelim Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education Applicants must meet the following Basic Education Requirement of the Department of Defense Qualification Standard for Contracting Positions: A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. NOTE: The education requirement listed above applies 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. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.