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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Contract Specialist (Skill Level), NF-04

Fort Sam Houston, Texas, USA

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Entry Level

$75K/yr - $98K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Contract Specialist to join the U.S. Army Installation Management Command. The role involves performing both pre-award and post-award functions in contracting and procurement, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and managing contract administration functions.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performs contracting and procurement functions regarding service, supply, and/or construction contracts

Responsible for planning, developing and managing contractual actions for non-complex functional areas and/or for procurements that are recurring

Reviews requirement package for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with administrative, regulatory and procedural requirements

Analyzes requirements to determine appropriate method of procurement and type of contract most favorable to the NAFI

Works with customer to further develop acquisition plans, requirements, and evaluation criteria for source selection

Develops solicitation and contract in accordance with regulatory requirements and performs the full range of source selection applicable to each procurement

Performs contract administration functions for all assigned contracts

Makes determination or recommendations on payment terms, control of Government furnished property, change orders, contractor claims, excusable delays and mutual mistakes

With guidance, performs all contract termination functions to include assigning settlement agreements

Monitors contractor performance to ensure full compliance with contract terms, conditions, and specifications

May assign and work with COR monitoring performance

Performs job-site visits as necessary to conduct special compliance checks

Performs contract closeout upon completion

Ensures that all memorandums and other pertinent procurement documents are prepared adequately and accurately in accordance with policy and regulation

Keeps the Chief or team leader current with up-to-date status of actions and provides information for various management information reports and input for the Strategic Plan

Uses automated acquisition systems, Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, and other software as required

Provides customers and contractors with special instructions on procurement issues and responds to questions on routine contracting matters

Monitors work in progress as appropriate to assess quality and quantity according to standards established by the Branch or Division Chief

Maintains effective and supportive relationships and takes initiative to resolve areas of disagreement

Handles difficult situations with tact and diplomacy

The incumbent may serve as a warranted Contracting Officer within prescribed limits

May perform the duties of Team Leader as required

Assists other division members as needed and works on developmental assignments for more complex contract actions or special projects

Qualification

Contracting principlesSource selection processContract administrationTechnical writingProfessional certificationProblem-solvingCommunication skillsTeam leadership

Required

Must include at least one year of experience performing duties at a level which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform successfully in the position

Experience applying contracting principles, regulations, laws, and procedures needed to perform pre-award and post-award procurement for actions that are non-complex

Experience managing the full source selection process

Must have experience in technical writing pertaining to documents such as contracts, acquisition plans, source selection documentation, or other correspondence with stakeholders

Experience applying contract administration principles and practices needed to monitor contractor performance, manage Contract Officer Representatives, or to solve problems related to matters such as contract modifications, disputes, payments, performance issues, or similar

Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required upon appointment

Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position

Satisfactory completion of employment verification (E-Verify) check

Submission of a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450 upon entering the position and annually

One year probationary period may be required

A valid passport may be required for overseas travel