Job Summary

This position is located within the Commander Navy Region Hawaii (CNRH) Fleet and Family Readiness (F&FR/N9) Support Services Office (N94). CNRH encompasses the geographic expanse that includes the entire State of Hawaii. The incumbent is responsible for conducting and directing pre/post-contracting award actions and for purchasing goods and services for multiple non-appropriated fund (NAF) programs in support of the Navy and Air Force service members and their families throughout the region.

Job Description

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION Must be able to acquire a high limit Non appropriated Fund contracting warrant within 6 months of hire and possess knowledge of the principles, methods, practices and techniques applicable to pre-award and/or post-award actions sufficient to procure and/or administer contracts for a variety of specialized equipment and/or services. Knowledge of federal procurement regulations, instructions, and supplements; program objectives, scheduling, and interrelationships with other programs, the principles of acquisition planning including pricing arrangements, and related disciplines and functions involved. Skills in negotiating contracts and modifications, including sole source contracts and combined contracts. Knowledge of a wide range of contracting issues to identify or propose alternative courses of actions, modify standard, procedures and terms to satisfy specialized requirements Knowledge of products, services and industries of programs supported sufficient to identify sources of supply, recent developments and trends, economic factors affecting procurements and anticipated requirements of supported NAFIs. Knowledge of cost and price techniques sufficient to determine the best buy for the NAFI. Knowledge of negotiation techniques sufficient to negotiate prices, terms and conditions, contract modifications, and settlements. Knowledge of the NAF Government Purchase Card Program policies, procedures, etc, in order to serve as Alternate APC for CNRH N9, as well as train Cardholders and Approving Officials in simplified acquisition techniques as well as GPC specifics. Must be able to maintain effective relationships with officials both within and outside the procurement organization. Ability to apply sound judgment and working knowledge of business and trade practices is required to determine sales price reasonableness, delivery schedules, and discounts. Skill in developing written materials, distribution to company representatives announcing requirements and the ability to negotiate both orally and in writing when required. Skill in oral communications to present sensitive recommendations to higher authority to obtain compliance, with policies from other personnel, and to represent CNRH N9. Skill in developing and maintaining working relationships with a variety of groups and individuals to develop procurement programs and for developing relations with outside vendors while maintaining required minimum standards of ethics.