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Entry-Level/Developmental Contracts Specialist

National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)

Entry-Level/Developmental Contracts Specialist

Chantilly, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Are you a negotiator? Do you enjoy learning about complex legal agreements or contracts? Are you a finance, accounting, business or economics major looking to launch an exciting and challenging career? Does managing and overseeing multi-million dollar acquisition and procurement contracts for reconnaissance satellite systems to ensure the safety and security of the United States interest you? Does a career with an “out of this world” mission sound intriguing?

    The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for aspiring professionals (GG-7 to GG-9) for our entry level Developmental Program to support our Contracts Career Field. Developmental employees will receive training and guidance to prepare them to support the full performance level duties listed below.

    DEVELOPMENT EMPLOYEES WILL RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING OPPORTUNITIES:

    • Supports management all aspects of contract management, including contract formation, solicitation, negotiations, cost analysis, administration, termination and closeout
    • Plans, develops, and establishes procurement plans, strategies, and approaches for acquisition projects
    • Supports the development of procurement objectives for the program regarding competition and price range; constructs the contract vehicle
    • Prepares statement of work, acquisition plans, source selection plans and solicitation documents
    • Responsible for contract administration functions following award throughout the contract life cycle
    • Monitors and ensure contractor performance in accordance with the terms of the contract
    • Supports negotiations and issues contract modifications driven by technological advances or upgraded operational requirements

    FULL PERFORMANCE GG-12, CONTRACT DUTIES INCLUDE:

    • Performs pre-award functions on contracts for a variety of complex critical major mission requirements, secure environment contracting, and research and development programs for the NRO the incumbent uses contractual techniques, modifies approaches, and develops new terms and conditions, or other innovations necessary to satisfy procurement requirements and conditions.
    • Assists management in developing Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE) to ensure documents clearly describe work products without specifying methods, fully describe all work to be performed, and provide for various contingencies and changes in programs, and to establish fair and reasonable Government cost estimates.
    • Analyzes requirement, conducts market research and surveys, and determines appropriate contract method, contract type (fixed-priced, fixed price with incentive provisions, cost-plus-award-fee, cost-plus-fixed-fee, etc.) and the appropriate extent of competition.
    • Formulates incentive arrangements or award fee schedule and evaluation method, developing new methodology and standards where appropriate.
    • Perform full range of contract administration/post-award functions for a variety of complex critical major mission requirements, secure environment contracting, and research and development programs.
    • Responsible for providing program support as needed for the successful implementation and management of specifically identified high priority, high visibility programs directed by statute or higher levels of Command.
    • Performs final closeout of assigned contracts; e.g., assures delivery, inspection and acceptance of contractual end items and that all administrative and reporting actions have been resolved before recommending final closeout of the contract.

    Don’t forget to check out our excellent benefits!

    You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply. This position requires that you obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance. You will also be subject to pre-employment and periodic drug testing and a polygraph examination.

    QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS This position requires minimum education of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees AND 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) in addition to the requirements below.

    THIS POSITION IS DEFENSE ACQUISITION WORKFORCE IMPROVEMENT ACT (DAWIA): Contracting Level I & II and incumbent must meet appropriate certification requirements IAW the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) no later than 24 months after accepting this position. Individual shall maintain, at a minimum 80 continuous Learning Points every 24 months via the services acquisition management system. DAWIA requirements may be located at the Defense Acquisition University website at the following link: http://icatalog.dau.mil/onlinecatalog/CareerLvl.aspx

    Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience is typically or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. Experience must be reflected in your resume.

    ENTRY-LEVEL/DEVELOPMENTAL (GG-07 TO GG-09)

    2021 Salary Range for Washington DC Area for GG:07: $49,174 - $63,906 2021 Salary Range for Washington DC Area for GG:09: $60,129 - $78,167

    GG-7: A Bachelor’s in a related occupation is qualifying for this level GG-9: A Master’s degree in a related occupation is qualifying for this level

    These positions are a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1601.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT WORKING FOR NRO CADRE

    BASIC ELIGIBILITY for a position with NRO:

    • U.S. Citizenship is required
    • You must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
    • You will be subject to pre-employment and periodic drug testing
    • You will be subject to pre-employment and periodic polygraph examinations

    HIRING INCENTIVES

    The NRO may offer hiring incentives and other entitlements at management’s discretion.

    TRIAL PERIOD

    All new DCIPS employees will be required to serve a 2-year trial period.

    VETERANS’ PREFERENCE

    DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans’ Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Vol 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans’ preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 USC, you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

    The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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    Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when:

    • An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job.
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    You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.

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