CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Full Job Description

You will serve as a CONTRACT SPECIALIST in the Military Sealift Command (MSC), Contracting Department (N10), Ship Repair & Fleet Sup Div.

(N104), General Ship Support (N104C) of MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND.

GS- 13 In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate 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: Experience managing relationships with customers and contractors, including negotiating terms and resolving contractual disputes and issues.

Experience collaborating closely with cross-functional teams (legal, finance, and program offices) to ensure alignment on contract terms and conditions.

Experience providing strategic advice and guidance on contracting strategies, best practices, and legal considerations.

Experience administering complex ship repair contracts, including daily negotiation of significant contract changes, oversight of special provisions, coordination of extensive subcontracting, and adherence to strict timelines.

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. Major Duties:

• You will lead and perform ship repair procurement planning and develop the contractual strategies for the overall ship repair acquisitions.
• You will develop and issue Request for Proposals and Quotes in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• You will lead the review, negotiation, and evaluation of proposals providing guidance to newer contract specialists and customers.
• You will make awards that represent the best value to the government.