Construction Contract Specialist

Summary This position is assigned to the Facilities and Construction Contracting Brach; Support Services Division; Commander, Navy Installations Command; Millington, TN. The incumbent is also responsible for performing pre-award, source-selection, post-award, and contract close-out work in support of Regional requirements. The work includes warrant authority for acquisitions directly supporting the Non-Appropriated Fund small purchase and Major Construction Projects. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must pass all applicable records and background check. Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment. Must be willing to relocate to reside within a 50-mile radius of NSA Mid-South; Millington, TN. Qualifications Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. A qualified candidate must possesses at least one of the following: At least 1-year specialized experience implementing policies and procedures of general and/or construction contracting. At least 1 full academic year of graduate education, law school, or superior academic achievement. A combination of education and experience. A qualified candidate also possesses the following: Knowledge of the rules governing appropriated fund (APF) and NAF acquisition, including laws, regulations, policies, including precedent setting legal decisions. Knowledge of and skill in general and/or construction contracting in either APF or NAF procurement environments. Knowledge of contract administration policies and practices. Knowledge of the rules and regulations governing APF and/or NAF acquisition, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation, DoD, and Department of the Navy (DON) APF and NAF laws and guidance. Knowledge of CNIC's organizational structure, functions, and mission. Skill in contract negotiations. Skill in effective presenting to both senior and subordinate staff levels. Skill in written and oral communication sufficient to craft contractually effective documents and agreements; present sensitive recommendations to higher authorities; and obtain concurrence with recommended approaches to managing issues. Skill sufficient to evaluate, certify and audit contract proposals, awards and disbursements, acquisition reviews, inspections and field assistance visits. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook). Ability to represent the Fleet and Family Readiness Support Services (N94) on a variety of issues in a variety of forums of a highly technical or general acquisition nature. Education As a minimum education requirement for this series, a qualified candidate must possess one of the following: A 4-year course study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field. At least 24-semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. Additional information Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes. Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service. Read more Benefits Review our benefits