CONTRACT SPECIALIST

***ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE IN GUAM IS EXTREMELY LIMITED. Please see Additional Information section below.*** You will serve as a CONTRACT SPECIALIST in the CONTRACTING division of NAVAL FACILITIES ENG COMMAND MARIANAS. This position is also subject to a Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) and Non-Foreign Post Differential (NFPD) currently set at 11.88% and 13.12%, respectively. COLA and NFPD are subject to change without notice. Major duties: You will provide assistance to technical specialists of the requesting program/project office in the preparation/development of contractually acceptable specifications, work statements, and quality assurance criteria. You will determine the need for clauses to cover special conditions, such as inspection and acceptance, liquidated damages and government furnished equipment/property. You will analyze contractor proposals to determine cost or price reasonableness, allowability, and allocability of costs. You will conduct post-award conferences with the contractor to clarify contractual requirements and special provisions. You will review completed official contract file to ensure: all contractual requirements are satisfied, all file documents are signed, no litigation actions are pending, and the contract is complete in every respect Qualifications: In addition to the Basic Education Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Conduct acquisition planning and contract preaward and post-award functions to determine method of procurement and contract type, documenting acquisition strategy, and obtaining appropriate approvals; award contracts for procurements of extensive construction, architect-engineer services, facility support contracts, etc, supporting Small and Disadvantaged Business Programs whenever possible, Administer contracts to include contract scope determinations, contract modifications, supplemental agreements, justifications, approval reviews/fair opportunity evaluations and claims disputes, and contract determinations, and Interpret and apply relevant laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures to specific contracting issues. 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&num=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.