CONTRACT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST NF4

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. As a service-oriented organization, we never waver in our commitment to our Corps.

Serves as Contract Management Specialist for the Marine & Family Programs Division, (MF) located at Headquarters, Quantico, VA.

Resumes limited to two pages.

Major Duties

Serves as Contract Management Specialist for the Marine & Family Programs Division, (MF), with oversight authority of non-appropriated fund (NAF) and direct appropriated fund (APF) procurement actions. Serves as the contract liaison/coordinator within MF Division; and between MF and the Procurement Branch (MRB) and the Regional Contract Office (RCO) MCB Quantico.

Conducts oversight, implements and assists with NAF and direct APF contract management. Applies a broad range of experience and knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Navy, and USMC NAF procurement policies, procedures and processes in order to plan, develop, coordinate, implement, direct and manage requirements/acquisition activities. Incumbent assists with acquisition management processes and projects which encompass several functional areas and assists with planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating these processes and projects from inception to completion.

Applies both government and industry acquisition procedures, from an enterprise perspective. Ascertains the need for, and generates research and conducts necessary analysis to determine program goals, methods, new innovations and opportunities for innovative approaches to acquisition issues. Provides advice and guidance on contract matters including feasibility of meeting requirements through procurement or alternative means. Plans, develops and conducts acquisition management support and financial analyses of current or projected contracting programs. Conducts analyses/evaluations and coordinates legal review and approval of all acquisitions. Initiates, maintains and monitors acquisition planning procedures of the overall requirements. Plans and conducts both short and long term projects and planning efforts which directly affect USMC NAF/ Direct APF acquisition management policies, procedures or processes.

Serves as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) on assigned MF contracts. Makes all administrative determinations required to execute and perform contracts. Prepares appropriate documentation required for approval to exercise options. Maintains continual liaison between the contractor and contracting officer. Keeps supervisor and Program Managers informed on status of assigned contracts. Examine and execute COR policies, regulations and guidance ensuring accurate and consistent maintenance of COR records. Ensures work product is clear and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Keeps current on mandatory COR training and financial requirements.

Serves as the Government purchase card holder for MF direct APF (Micro/Training card) and NAF funding. Makes all administrative determinations required to execute purchase card purchases. Assists Branch personnel and Program Managers with preparing appropriate documentation required for approval. Maintains necessary documentation as directed by contracting officers (NAF and RCO). Keeps supervisor and Program Managers informed on status of assigned purchases. Examine and execute policies, regulations and guidance ensuring accurate and consistent maintenance of purchase card records. Ensures work product is clear and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Keeps current on mandatory Purchase Card training and financial requirements.

Performs other duties as assigned. This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree in accounting, acquisition planning, business, finance, law contracts, purchasing, or economics, or related field appropriate to the work of the position and three years procurement experience; OR a combination of college level education and experience equivalent to and that demonstrates skill to effectively perform COR duties, and to manage and control potential issues that could adversely impact contract performance, schedule, and costs for contracts; OR appropriate specialized experience in government contract administration policies, procedures, functions, and responsibilities sufficient to effectively perform COR duties, and to manage and control potential issues that could adversely impact contract performance, schedule, and costs for contracts.

Knowledge of Contract types, methods, and techniques; planning, scheduling and tracking techniques to structure and monitor the effective and efficient execution of contracts; regulations and techniques of source selection sufficient to conduct a selection; and business practices to perform purchases involving specialized requirements or unstable prices.

Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to contractor performance with the objective of optimizing its efficiency and effectiveness. Proficiency in both oral and written communications sufficient to prepare presentations, to advise or persuade others, and to justify a position or course of action.

Complies with DoD Joint Ethics Regulation including annual ethics training and submission of an annual Confidential Financial Disclosure report (OGE form 450). Meets ongoing professional education and procurement training requirements.

This position is designated as a Position of Trust, and the incumbent must be eligible for background check. Appointment and continued employment is subjected to favorable Tier 1 investigation.

How To Apply

All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website:

Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement. Photos on resume will not be accepted. Resume limited to two pages.

Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.

Closing Statement

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, 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.