Contract Specialist - Naval Facilities Engineering Command Marianas, Guam

About the role

The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Marianas is seeking a Contract Specialist for its Contracting division in Guam. The position is subject to a Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) and a Non-Foreign Post Differential (NFPD) of 11.88% and 13.12% respectively, which may change without notice. The tour of duty is 24 months. Guam is a medically underserved area, and the position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement and Alternate Placement Programs.

Key responsibilities

• Assist technical specialists of requesting program/project offices in preparing contractually acceptable specifications, work statements and quality assurance criteria.
• Determine the need for clauses covering special conditions such as inspection and acceptance, liquidated damages and government-furnished equipment or property.
• Analyze contractor proposals for cost or price reasonableness, allowability and allocability of costs.
• Hold post-award conferences with contractors to clarify contractual requirements and special provisions.
• Review completed official contract files to confirm that all contractual requirements are satisfied, documents are signed, no litigation is pending and the contract is complete.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (required for new entrants to DoD GS-1102 positions on or after 1 October 2000).
• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-11, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Experience includes acquisition planning and contract pre-award and post-award functions, awarding contracts for extensive construction, architect-engineer services and facility support contracts, administering contracts (scope, modifications, claims, disputes) and applying laws, regulations and policies to contracting issues.
• Meets the Department of Defense qualification standard for GS-1102 contracting positions and Title 10 requirements.

What we offer

• COLA and NFPD of 11.88% and 13.12% respectively.
• Possible relocation incentive and recruitment incentives for eligible selectees.
• Pay retention may be granted under certain conditions.