Construction Contract Specialist

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.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assists with ongoing efforts of sustaining the Procurement Management and Assistance Program (PMAP) in direct support of the NAF project acquisitions program. Coordinates 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).
• Obtains all appropriate pre-solicitation clearances including those required by MWRDIVINST 7043.2 CNICINST 7043.1 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 through appropriate means; 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.
• Supports and/or leads source selection activities of both a formal and informal nature including spearheading source selection teams and oversight of the proposal evaluation stages. May also participate in the selection of the successful offeror including the award of the resultant contract and the subsequent notification and debriefing (if requested) 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 Officers 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 Region NAF Construction Contracting requirements 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 Department of Defense (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. The incumbent will manage and coordinate a wide range of meetings conferences and other forums with Government commercial and educational entities to facilitate improvements in the construction contracting acquisition processes.
• Assists 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.
• Identifies processes that will lead to more efficient and effective business functions.
• Develops and evaluates innovative methods for facilities design construction and contracting.

• 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.

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 possess 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 CNICs 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.