USAJOBS · 2 weeks ago
Supervisory Contract Specialist - SME (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)
Kings Point, New York, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$173K/yr - $195K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Supervisory Contract Specialist for the Office of Procurement at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA). The role involves overseeing acquisition activities, leading contract negotiations, and providing strategic leadership to the procurement workforce.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the principal technical authority for acquisition: oversee and manage acquisition activities, provide authoritative interpretation and implementation guidance on the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and related policies, and establish overall contractual strategy
Lead strategic acquisition planning and solicitation development: plan, develop, and implement acquisition strategies and prepare acquisition planning and solicitation documents for complex procurements
Exercise delegated contracting authority and manage contract administration: award and administer contracts in accordance with applicable laws and policies, including contract modifications, option exercises, dispute resolution, and contractor performance evaluation; ensure proper documentation and regulatory compliance
Provide strategic leadership of the procurement workforce: plan and prioritize work, assign duties, develop SOPs and training, streamline policies and processes, and oversee staff performance and workforce development to optimize procurement operations
Represent the Office and lead negotiations and stakeholder engagement: serve as lead negotiator in complex, high-dollar contract negotiations; represent the Academy in meetings with contractors, program offices, legal counsel, and other agencies; lead special acquisition projects and identify management improvements and cost-savings
Qualification
Required
You must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible for consideration
You must meet specialized experience to qualify
Required documents must be submitted by the closing date
Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date
Completion of all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to GS-13 or higher level contracting positions
At least 4-years experience in contracting or related positions
At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level of the position
A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, that included or was supplemented by 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
Experience managing acquisition planning and procurement execution by preparing solicitation packages, leading negotiations for high-dollar contracts ($125M or more), and applying Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) policies to ensure compliance and mission readiness
Experience administering and overseeing contract performance, including processing modifications, exercising options, evaluating contractor performance, resolving disputes, and maintaining documentation and tracking systems to support timely awards and renewals
Experience supervising and developing a procurement workforce by assigning work, providing acquisition policy guidance, implementing process improvements, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to meet established program goals
Knowledge of various types of contracts, techniques, or requirements (for example, Federal Acquisitions Regulations) for contracting or procurement, and contract negotiation and administration
Knowledge of the principles and methods for developing an integrated acquisition management plan that describes the business, technical, and support strategies, including the relationship between the acquisition phases, work efforts, and key program events (for example, decision points, contract awards, test activities)
Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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