Administrative / Technical Specialist - Naval Base Newport, Rhode Island

Job Offered by Department of the Navy

Naval Sea Systems Command

Job Summmary

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.

Who can apply

  1. The public

Job Duties

  • You will perform assignments such as simplified acquisitions and administering post award functions such as issuing orders, and completing contract modifications, evaluating performance, and completing contract terminations.
  • You will be responsible for all aspects of the procurement process beginning with identification of requirement through post award of contract.
  • You will independently plan and accomplishes work assignments under general supervision with assistance from higher graded contract specialists for more complex and/or non-routine work assignments.
  • You will provide assistance in the development and review of requirements (Statement of Work, specifications, technical evaluation criteria, source selection plans) and makes recommendations to ensure documents are complete and well defined.
  • You will recommend appropriate method of procurement (full and open competition, sole source) by reviewing previous history, market conditions and/or technical data packages.
  • You will prepare and issues solicitations for a variety of requirements (services and/or supplies), selects appropriate clauses including packaging and delivery requirements or other stipulations.
  • You will serve as the central point of contact for inquiries on assigned procurement actions.
  • You will perform detailed price and cost analysis of proposals received to assess fair and reasonableness and make recommendations to higher graded contract specialists.
  • You will prepare business clearances, participating in negotiations with higher graded contract specialists, and providing recommendations for award.
  • You will coordinate with other Government agencies to obtain wage rate information, request audits and/or pre award survey.

Requirements

Qualification

To qualify for the NT-04: in addition to the Basic Education Requirements, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-03 (GS-9/10 equivalency) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, awarding, or administering contracts in support of an acquisition program. To qualify for the NT-03: in addition to the Basic Education Requirements, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-02 (GS-5-7 equivalency) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector assisting in soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, awarding, or administering contracts in support of an acquisition program. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: : http://www.secnav.navy.mil/ donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/DoD_Qualification_Standard_For_GS-1102.pdf AND 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 Requirements 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 requirements listed above apply only to individuals entering DoD 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-1102 on or before September 30, 2000, and members of the Contingency Contracting Force are also exempt from meeting this requirement .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 (https://www.ed.gov/). 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.Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows for the NT-04: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR Three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows for the NT-03: Master's or equivalent graduate degree. Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. LL.B. or J.D., if related.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. 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. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-3 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-9 and GS-10; the NT-4 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-11 and GS-12. Applicants rated ineligible on this vacancy announcement need to reapply and update their application package to be considered on future vacancies filled through this announcement. Applicants selected and hired on this vacancy announcement need to reapply to be considered on future vacancies filled through this announcement.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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. 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.

Document Requires:-

A complete resume is required. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume. Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required. If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package. Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position. You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified. Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too. If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: Veterans' Preference Advisor Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans' preference? If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference. You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf. Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents contain personal information such as SSN and DOB and some documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove said personal information before you submit your application. You must provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected.

How to appy this Job

Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: https://tinyurl.com/27qy5o2j NUWC Division Newport uses the Talent Acquisition Portal (TAP) to receive applications / resumes associated with this flyer. By clicking on this link you will be redirected to the TAP. Facsimile applications will not be considered. All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant. Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.

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Job Overview

Accepting Applications

Opening - Closing Dates

Open October 28, 2024 to October 27, 2025

Salary

$61333 - $127707 PA

Pay Scale & Grade

NT 3-4

Appointment type

Permanent

Work Schedule

Full-time

Job Locations

Total Opening : Many

Naval Base Newport, Rhode Island

Travel Required

Occasional travel

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed

Yes

Telework Eligible

Yes

Remote Job

No

Service

Competitive

Promotion potential

4

Job Category

Contracting

Security Clearance

Secret

Drug test

Not Required

Position Sensitivitiy

Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

Trust determination process

National security

Announcement Number

DE-12582189-25-KBC

Job Control ID

815582600