Supervisory Contract Specialist

What you would do

• Advise senior command leaders on contracting and procurement strategy.
• Direct policy for complex, high-value acquisitions.
• Analyze proposed and ongoing procurements, including cost and pricing data.
• Give oral and written briefings to senior officials and industry representatives.
• Supervise staff by assigning work, evaluating performance, and providing training.
• Resolve employee complaints and support fair employment practices.

Do you qualify for NH-4?

With experience: You need at least 1 year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 or NH-03 level, in federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. The experience must show expert knowledge of federal contracting rules, planning and directing procurement for complex systems, strong speaking and writing skills, and managing a staff.

With education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited school is the basic education requirement. You may also qualify with 3 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education, or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

Licenses and certifications you need:

• Contracting professional acquisition certification, obtained within 36 months
• Unlimited Contracting Officer's Warrant under FAR Subpart 1.6
• DAWIA certification in the assigned Functional Area and Tier

How to apply well

What to send:

• Resume of no more than 2 pages showing employer, dates (Mo/Yr), and hours per week if part-time
• For federal jobs, resume must show pay plan, series, and grade level
• Copy of any certification, warrant, or credential you claim
• Official or unofficial transcripts, or a course list, if you use education to qualify
• DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
• Statement of service on command letterhead if you are on active duty

How you will be rated: Human Resources rates your resume and documents against the listed qualifications, and qualified applicants are referred to the hiring manager, who may interview them. You can be found not qualified if your resume overstates your experience or if your application package is incomplete.

Tips for this job:

• Put the announcement number DE-13103469-27-ALK in the email subject line.
• Keep your resume to 2 pages or less, and make sure it is legible and shows hours per week and dates by month and year.
• If you claim a certification, warrant, degree, or veterans' preference, attach a copy of the supporting document.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment incentives may be authorized for eligible new hires. Relocation expenses for candidates outside the commuting area are authorized under travel rules. Relocation incentives may or may not be authorized.

Conditions of employment:

• U.S. citizen
• Determined suitable for federal employment
• Direct deposit pay program
• E-Verify employment check for new Navy Department employees
• Retired military: 180-day restriction under 5 U.S.C. 3326
• Selective Service registration for males born after 12-31-59
• Secret security clearance required before starting
• Ethics orientation within 3 months of appointment
• Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-450) within 30 days of appointment
• Critical Acquisition Position: sign 3-year tenure agreement before starting
• Continuous Learning points required under DAWIA
• May travel within the U.S., overseas, and to remote or isolated sites
• Tentative offer can be withdrawn if pre-employment requirements are missed

Job details

Salary

$143,913 – $197,200 per year

Pay scale and grade

NH-4 · DoD acquisition pay band

Locations

• Quantico, Virginia
• Stafford, Virginia

Appointment

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Competitive

Openings

1

Security clearance

Secret

Travel

Occasional travel

Drug test

Not required

Supervisory

Yes

Occupation

Contracting (1102)

Announcement

DE-13103469-27-ALK