Summary Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively. Responsibilities Uses extensive knowledge of various types of contracts, methods of contracting, and selection factors to plan strategies to procure complex requirements and conduct negotiations in pre-award and post award phases of contracting. Reviews requests, analyzes requirements, and recommends revisions to statements of work or specifications. Evaluate requirements, certification of funds availability, and type of procurement action to be exercised. Decides on type of contract, milestones, and procurement plans. Reviews justifications for single or sole source procurement actions and prepares documentation. Uses extensive knowledge of a variety of program objectives, technical services, and commercial business practices to identify sources, analyze financial data and proposals to participate in planning, negotiation and administration. Uses federal procurement laws, command contracting regulations, instructions, and Comptroller General decisions as reference to complete work. Independently interprets guidelines to determine extent of relevance. Exercises experienced judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness to identify aspects of regulations and laws for application, to design new provisions or innovative financial arrangements to develop justifications that include modifications that may deviate from usual practice. Provides guidance to customers, colleagues, and junior procurement staff. Mentors and coaches contract specialists to improve their skills, provides hands on training. Plans, organizes work, and manages internal procedures and resources. Gathers and determines metrics relating to the procurement function. Liaisons with other services NAF and Appropriated Fund (APF) procurement offices. Monitors participation in system-wide contracts and determines applicability of other NAF or APF contracts for MCCS use. The incumbent oversees actions and phases of the procurement process for all contractual obligations of MR and MCCS. This includes a wide range of contract specializations in developing solicitations, procuring commodities, and contracting services, overseeing contract negotiations, conducting cost and price analysis, and providing overall contract administration. Complies with DoD Joint Ethics Regulation If appointed as a cardholder under the purchase card program must comply with applicable training and testing. Assists the Senior Contract Specialist with a variety of assignments to include planning, developing, establishing and directing the contractual strategy for the purchasing and contracting programs for MR and MCCS. Assists the Senior Contract Specialist in developing standard operating procedures, letters of instruction, customer service guides and other procurement guidance as required. Assists the Senior Contract Specialist in developing and implementing policies and procedures for monitoring contractor compliance. Approves corrective action of delinquent vendors to include the assessment of liquidated damages. Develops strategy, procedure, and direction for proposal evaluations, and ensures compliance with procurement regulations. Develops, directs, and monitors evaluation of proposals criteria and procedures used for proposal evaluation. Assists in directing the full range of purchasing and contract administration within their warrant authority, and direction, including, but not limited to, the issuance of solicitations, awarding of contracts, contract modifications, negotiation of changes, exercise of options for contracts, investigation and resolution of contract delays, contractor performance appraisals, subcontractor surveillance, disposition of claims, and other contractual related matters. Directs the pre-solicitation process and reviews solicitation documentation to ensure conformity with established policies and procedures. Monitors pre-solicitation strategy and procedures, develops new pre-solicitation strategy and ensures compliance by subordinate personnel. With proper coordination and communication with Legal Counsel, approves/disapproves a variety of contract terms and conditions. Reviews and analyzes settlement proposals, audit reports, technical evaluations and subcontractor claims processed by contract specialists. Compiles data to present statistical management reports. Maintains contractual data and history, along with other indicators of program execution and effectiveness. Settles pre-award and post award disputes and claims and ensures decisions conform to existing federal and local dispute guidelines. Approves pre-award, award and post award documentation and ensures the integrity and substance of determinations and findings. Awards or recommends for award, contracts initiated within MR and MCCS. Advises contractors on appeal rights and procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned. This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 pounds may be required. Requirements Conditions of Employment See Duties and Qualifications EVALUATIONS: Qualifications A BACHELOR'S DEGREE from an accredited college or university in contracting, acquisition planning, finance, audit, business, purchasing, economics, or a related field appropriate to the work of the position AND FOUR (4) YEARS of experience in the occupation, or a related field or work area. OR an appropriate combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of knowledge and skill equivalent to that gained in the above, OR appropriate experience that demonstrates that the applicant has acquired the knowledge, skills and abilities equivalent to that gained in the above. Knowledge of federal and/or local contract laws, regulations and procedures applicable to acquisition and contract administration. Expert knowledge of procurement objectives, strategies, goals, and technical terminology. Ability to recognize and analyze procurement problems, conduct research, summarize results, and make appropriate recommendations. Ability to provide leadership, mentor, lead, guide and train subordinate staff, and work effectively with others in a regulated environment. Computer skills sufficient to perform tasks. Ability to use automated computer-based programs to track, analyze, and interpret data. This position is designated as a Position of Trust, and the incumbent must be eligible for a background check. Appointment and continued employment is subject to a favorable National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background check. Must file an annual Confidential Financial Disclosure report (OGE form 450). Eligible for incremental telework as determined by MR/MF policy Education Additional Information GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp. As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made. Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS. Required Documents: *Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable. *If prior military, DD214 Member Copy This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce. Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card. INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION. ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.