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USAJOBS · 1 day ago

Contract Specialist - SME (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$91K/yr - $140K/yr

4+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Contract Specialist to perform various functions related to the procurement of supplies and services. The role involves managing complex acquisitions, conducting post-award conferences, and ensuring contractor performance meets established standards.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Exercises responsibility for the procurement of contract requirements which are often among the most complex and difficult procurements conducted by MARAD, frequently involving critical and/or sensitive program efforts and multi-million dollar funding commitments

Conducts post-award conferences; monitors and reports on contractor’s performance; resolves performance deficiencies; conducts all required actions with respect to contract termination; and prepares all supporting documentation (e.g. D & F's, Sole Sources Justification

Evaluates proposed contract modifications, analyzes cost and price proposals with respect to modifications, contract changes, and claims; negotiates and prepares contract changes, modifications, and claim settlements

Exercises responsibility for administration of all contracts, which the employee negotiates. Such administration functions are specialized, and often complex

Performs price/cost analyses. Analyzes commercial pricing practices applicable to the commodities and the latest economic developments pertaining to increased material, labor, or transportation costs as reflected in the current price Analyzes cost and pricing data submitted by offerors to substantiate direct and indirect costs and profit

Qualification

Contract negotiationContract administrationFederal contracting lawAcquisition planningCost analysisE-commerce promotionReport writingCommunication skills

Required

A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major 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

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

Experience performing pre-award and post-award functions for a variety of products and services

Experience reviewing incoming requisitions documents for clarity and completeness

Experience interpreting contract provision for contractors and for officials of the agency, providing appropriate advice and guidance

Knowledge of Federal contracting law, regulation, policies and precedents, and related principles, policies and procedures sufficient to plan, lead, review, or audit the most complex procurement functions

Skill in promoting e-commerce, and supporting the use of automated acquisition systems, contractor performance evaluation systems, electronic invoicing systems, and other electronic systems facilitating the agency's move to paperless contracting

Ability to present factual information; compose memoranda and reports; and draft contract provisions and supporting documents