• You will Interpret and advise on questions received from DASN (P), Heads of Contracting Activities (HCAs) or other DON stakeholders regarding market research, acquisition regulations, guidance or policies.
• You will Evaluate and recommend revisions to acquisition FAR/DFAR regulations, Navy Marine Corps Acquisition Regulation Supplement (NMCARS) policy to further the implementation of CM.
• You will Review and advise on acquisition strategies, contracting waivers or Determination and Findings documents from DASN (P) or HCAs to ensure an analysis of alternative of contract solutions adequately.
• You will Serve as a point of contact to answer any questions relating to acquisition documentation, create relationships with leaders within the DON.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Functional Area and Tier assigned to the position, along with Continuous Learning (CL) points, are required within established timeframes.

Qualifications

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector demonstrating the following: 1.)Mastery knowledge of methods of contracting and data analysis applicable to the acquisition of supplies, and services to propose or revise policies and procedures and provide expert advice and training to promote Category Management throughout the DON ; 2.)Expert analytical skills to independently formulate, review standards and techniques to recommend solutions to resolve encountered problems relating to the acquisition process and Category Management principles; 3.)Comprehensive knowledge of DON HCAs, the NAVSUP Enterprise, command structure, mission, functions, and organizational areas of procurement responsibilities as described in the Navy Marine Corps Acquisition Regulation Supplement (NMCARS).

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#=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.