DIRECTOR OF CONTRACTS FOR INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS

Summary

You will serve as the Director of Contracts for Industrial Operations, located in the Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Industrial Operations (PAE IO). As Director, you will have prime responsibility for the management and operation of the PAE IO Contracts Directorate. PAE IO is the single accountable office for maintenance execution and Fleet technical support reporting directly to Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition (ASN RD&A).

Responsibilities

You will oversee the planning and execution of contracts for the nation's Industrial Operations.

You will originate and promulgate procurement policy for the PAE.

You will counsel and advise the Commander and higher officials on contracting and contracts administration matters as the PAE’s senior civilian procurement executive.

You will supervise the examination, processing and settlement of contractor claims arising under the PAE’s contracts.

You will develop, formulate, and establish policy applicable to the organization.

You will develop procedures for procurement planning, processing of procurement documents timely, dissemination of procurement information, and effective contract negotiation and administration.

You will direct and supervise the overall work of the organization in the planning, negotiation or formal advertising, and administration of the procurements within your cognizance.

You will routinely resolve issues with variances from normal contracting policy, and approval requests for authority to contract.

You will determine course of action when a requirement is changed after proposals are solicited and received with no award made, and evaluate counter proposal of contractor to settle disputes.

Qualifications

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ 1. Ability to direct acquisitions for major systems and subsystems, ship repair, maintenance and overhaul, including acquisition planning and analyzing complex contractor proposals of significant dollar value. TQ 2. Knowledge of contracting/procurement laws, regulations, policies, practices, procedures and pricing techniques for major systems and subsystems, ship repair, maintenance and overhaul acquisitions, including business and industrial factors that influence costs. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES. 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. This position is a designated Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). Individuals selected for this position must possess at least 10 years of acquisition experience in an Acquisition Workforce position, with at least 4 years performed while assigned to a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP), unless a waiver is approved by the appropriate authority. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/

Education

Applicants must meet the following Basic Education Requirement of the Department of War Qualification Standard for Contracting Positions: A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. NOTE: The education requirement listed above applies only to individuals entering DoW GS-1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000. Current civilian personnel in DoW who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000 are exempt from meeting this requirement. Current military members who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent) 1102 or before September 30, 2000 are also exempt from meeting this requirement. Applicant must meet the following Department of War qualification requirements for 1102 contracting positions: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/DoD_Qualification_Standard_For_GS-1102.pdf