Construction Contract Specialist_

Millington

Summary This position is assigned to the Construction Contracting Section; Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) Facilities and Construction Contracting Branch (N944); Fleet and Family Readiness Support Services (FFRSS); Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Millington, TN. The incumbent reports to the Section Manager, Construction Contracting Section in the management of the NAF construction contracting initiative. Responsibilities In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience. This position is responsible for performing pre-award, source-selection, post-award, and contract close-out work in support of the NAFCON Construction Program. The work includes warrant authority for acquisitions directly supporting the NAF small purchase and NAFCON Major Construction Programs and obtaining necessary A&E, Project Validation Assessment (PVA) and other consultant services through orders placed against pre-existing contracts. The duties for this position include: In support of the NAF construction contracting program, assists with ongoing efforts of sustaining the Procurement Performance Management Assessment Program (PPMAP) in direct support of the NAF acquisitions program. Largely responsible for coordinating applicable Statements of Work; specialized shipping/packaging/marking instructions; inspection and acceptance provisions; delivery or performance requirements; contract administration elements; specialized provisions; and any necessary attachments; instructions for offerors and evaluation factors. These materials will be assembled into established solicitation packages with contract formatted documents consistent with the policies applicable to the methods of contracting (sealed bid, negotiated, and/or simplified acquisitions). Responsible for obtaining pre-solicitation clearances, including those required by MWRDIVINST 7043.2, CNICINST 7043.1/NAF Acquisition Rules, and SECNAVINST 7043.5C as amended; applicable sections of the Federal Acquisition Regulation; those required by the delegation of authority under which the initiative is operating; counsel, and others appropriate to the method of construction contracting. Supports the solicitation process, including: advertising; establishment and continual update of prospective offerors/source lists; the receipt and evaluation of capability statements from prospective offerors/sources, and the prequalification of vendors. Supports the pre-solicitation and/or pre-proposal phases of acquisitions through leading and/or supporting the meetings on-site and at the installations, and will conduct site tours as appropriate, ensuring equity to all prospective offerors or sources. Responsible for supporting and/or leading source selection activities of both a formal and informal nature, including spearheading source selection teams and oversight of the proposal evaluation stages. May participate in the selection of the successful offeror, including the award of the resultant contract, and the subsequent notification and debriefing of the unsuccessful offerors or bidders. Conducts all post-award contract administration functions through contract close-out for those assigned actions. This includes the post-award review of bonds; leading and/or participating in pre-construction meetings; coordinating with the administrative contracting officer source (commercial Title II, local FEAD, Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and local MWR/CSP staff); general and/or specific oversight of contractor and ACO performance; oversight of the payment process; change order control, and implementation of any necessary changes through the preparation and negotiation of any necessary contract modifications, supplemental agreements, option exercises, or other contractual means; and subcontracting oversight and performance monitoring. Supports the NAF Construction Contracting Program in all other functional areas of contract administration, such as terminations for default or convenience, "cure notice" and "show cause" processes, post-performance assessment, and warranty administration. Develops and maintains contact with DOD and other Government agencies, with educational entities and trade associations, and with industry representatives for the purposes of exchanging information, evaluating proposals and establishing mutual positions for improving the construction contracting programs. Manages and coordinates a wide range of meetings, conferences, and other forums with Government, commercial and educational entities to facilitate improvements in the construction contracting acquisition processes. Responsible for assisting with the established MWR Director level NAF construction contracting warrant program, including the contracting officer nomination and selection processes. These actions will be coordinated with the Branch Head and Section Head, NAF Construction Contracting Section. Constantly strive to identify processes that will lead to more efficient and effective business functions. Develops and evaluates innovative methods for facilities design, construction, and contracting. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 possesses at least one of the following: A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree in one of the following fields: Accounting, Business, Finance, Law, Contracts, Purchasing, Economics, Industrial Management, Marketing, Quantitative Methods, or Organization and Management. 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. At least 4 years of qualifying experience and demonstrated job performance in a contracting position. A qualified candidate also possesses the following: Demonstrated expertise in general and/or construction contracting with appropriated funds (APF) and/or NAF procurement environments. Knowledge of contract administration policies and practices and demonstrated experience in contract negotiations. Knowledge of the rules and regulations governing APF and/or NAF acquisition. Knowledge and understanding of the rules governing appropriated and non-appropriated fund acquisition, including laws, regulations, policies, including precedent setting legal decisions. These include the Federal Acquisition Regulation and a wide variety of both DOD and DON appropriated and NAF laws and guidance. Must have analytical skill sufficient to evaluate, certify and audit contract proposals, awards and disbursements, acquisition reviews, inspections and field assistance visits. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills in order to craft contractually effective documents and agreements; present sensitive recommendations to higher authorities; and obtain concurrence with recommended approaches to managing issues. Must be able to make effective presentations to both senior and subordinate staff levels, and represent FFR on a variety of issues in a variety of forums of a highly technical or general acquisition nature. Education A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field. or 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. or At least 4 years of qualifying experience and demonstrated job performance in a contracting position. or An equivalent combination of education and experience. 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.