Summary You will serve as an ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST(ACQUISITION TECHNICAL SPECIALIST) in the MINOR CALIBER GUNS BRANCH of the GUNS DIVISION in the SYSTEMS INTEGRATION DEPARTMENT of NAVSURFWARCEN IH DIV. This position is equivalent to the GS-13/14 level. The salary range shown above represents all of the positions within the band, including high grade positions. This is not a high grade position; therefore, the salary may be limited to a GS-13 Step 10 (currently $157,934). Responsibilities You will serve as a lead acquisition technical specialist providing expert advice and support for the acquisition of Naval Minor Caliber Gun Weapon Systems (GWS). You will perform at a high level representing the organization both internally and externally, and interface with the ISEA Project Manager/Lead, sponsor, and Director of Acquisition and Strategic Planning. You will be involved with and direct the work of developing and implementing acquisition plans in progressive stages. You will conduct analysis and implement best practices in resolving complex technical and acquisition issues. You will work with the Director of Acquisition and Strategic Planning, contracting personnel, and sponsor(s) to execute technical rigor programs needed for timely and quality production of Naval Minor Caliber GWSs. You will lead and support work related to acquisition plans, procurement data packages for large contracts of services and material, technical assessment reports, and risk management for award of contracts to procure weapon systems. You will participate in Source Selection requirements for gun weapon system(s). You will lead delegated efforts and/or personnel and effectively manage milestones while optimizing the use of available resources to attain project goals. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-04 pay band (GS-11/12 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing contracting or acquisition functions (e.g. preparing technical assessment reports and procurement data packages) to develop and implement acquisition plans and strategies for contracts to support the procurement of weapon systems. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.