Performs all cradle to grave procurement duties with assistance or guidance from higher level Contract Specialist as needed. Serves as Contracting Officer within prescribed limitations.
Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for all cradle to grave procurement functions in accordance with policy and procedures for pre-solicitation solicitation award post-award actions to include but not limited to the following Acquisition Planning Source Selection Contract Negotiations Contract Administration Performance Deficiencies Changes Terminations Protests Disputes Claims Simplified Acquisition and Micro Purchase.
- Responsible for understanding and following all procurement policy and standard operating procedures applicable for NEXCOM procurement. Keeps abreast of legal and regulatory changes.
- May assist in the development formulation and implementation of procurement plans policies procedures and standards applicable to worldwide procurement functions. May initiate actions to improve procurement process and accomplish a more rapid economical effective procurement response.
- Maintains required records of contracting activities actions.
- Presents NEXCOMs position to Contract Review Board and senior procurement personnel regarding recommendations for solicitations awards and terminations.
- Prepares formal correspondence to contractors industry associates legal representatives and other governmental agencies.
- May assist internal customers with developing evaluation factors and criteria for best value procurements.
- Oversees functions of best value technical evaluation committees.
- Conducts customer training on various procurement subjects.
- Participates in Command Inspections audits special studies and projects to improve methods and techniques for more efficient cost effective buying.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- May supervise subordinate associates. (Japan Office Only)
- Trains subordinate associates on department policies and processes. (Japan Office Only)
The incumbent of this position must file a Financial Disclosure Report OGE Form 450 as required
A 4-year a bachelors degree in any field
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
AND
One year of experience that provided an understanding of the basic principles and concepts of procurement business and or contracting program requirements.
The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) Enterprise encompasses six business lines, boasting a workforce of more than 14,000 associates located around the globe. The command’s mission is to provide quality goods and services at a savings and support Navy quality of life programs for active duty military, retirees, reservists, veterans, Department of Defense civilians and families. The NEXCOM Enterprise is a non-appropriated fund instrumentality (NAFI) of the Department of Defense and the Department of the Navy. Therefore, most of NEXCOM’s expenses are paid with its earnings and not taxpayer dollars.
About Our Business Lines:
NEXCOM’s six business lines are: Navy Exchange (NEX), Ship Store Program, Uniform Program Management Office (UPMO), Telecommunications Program Office (TPO), Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility (NCTRF) and NEXCOM Hospitality Group (NHG). Each business line provides the necessary support for the Navy’s warfighters and military families to remain ready and resilient.
As a Navy command, NEXCOM contributes to mission readiness by providing quality of life services to patrons no matter where they are stationed around the world.
Endless Opportunity:
While NEXCOM has different business lines, the majority of our employees work for NEX retail locations, Navy Hotel's or at NEXCOM’s Headquarters. Working for NEXCOM offers a diverse range of opportunities and career paths for upward mobility or transition through training and experience into a new field of work.
We welcome applicants from both the civilian and armed services communities. Please visit us at NEXCOMjobs.org to learn more about our enterprise and view the myriad of jobs available around the world!
