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The purpose of this position is to serve as a Contracting Specialist in providing Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) procurement and procurement-related support to Commander Navy Region Southeast (CNRSE) N9 Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) Programs on NAS Jacksonville, FL. Incumbent provides specialized expertise in the procurement of supplies, services, and equipment.Qualifications:

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.
All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.
A qualified candidate must possess the following specialized experience:

• Must have at least one (1) year comprehensive knowledge and experience implementing the policies and procedures of contracting in relation to procurement.
• Knowledge of NAF and appropriated fund procurement operations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge and professional understanding of the competitive basis for all NAF contracting and a clear understanding of the contract process associated with NAF procurement.
• Knowledge and understanding of the importance of the requirements of the contract process and their relationships to each other, beginning with a purchase request through the solicitation, evaluation, award, delivery, and payment for the specific goods or services purchased.
• Must have the ability to independently resolve complex issues resulting in the completion of a purchase.
• Knowledge and professional understanding of the competitive basis for all NAF contracting and a clear understanding of the contract process associated with NAF procurement.
• Knowledge and application of Federal statutes, Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DON), and Commander Navy Installations Command (CNIC) procurement/contracting regulations as well as various industry practices, publications, and trends.
• Knowledge and application of automated financial management systems and on-line computer programs.
• Experience and skill in the use of a computer including automated systems (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, spreadsheets, databases, etc.).
• Experience and skill in analyzing/evaluating records, reports, regulations, and other relevant materials pertaining to procurement/contracting, and in preparing reports.
• Experience and skill in conducting subject matter related training.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

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.

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.
PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.

RELOCATION:

• NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest

KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/
• Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Social Security Card is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check. As of May 7, 2025, The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities. This will be a requirement for employment.
• A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.

NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.

Education:This position has the following positive education requirement: Transcripts are required to be submitted at time of applying in order to be considered.
A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field. (Degree must show conferred date and degree earned)
OR
At least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.
Additional Requirements:
Incumbent will acquire initial contracting warrant within 90 to 120 days to effectively perform duties of the position. Circumstances requiring additional time will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basisEmployment Type: OTHER