USAJOBS · 2 weeks ago
CONTRACT SPECIALIST - TITLE 5
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$94K/yr - $122K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Contract Specialist for a position located in the USPFO at Fort Stewart, GA. The role involves planning and implementing contracting programs, providing business advice, overseeing procurement, and managing post-award contract performance actions.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Plan the overall approach to meet contracting program objectives for a variety of requirements with multiple complexities
Analyzes difficult/controversial contracting issues, determines, recommends and/or implements course of action which may depart from previous approaches for long-term contract performance or short-term contracts with extremely stringent time frames
Provides business advice and assistance to technical personnel involved in the development of the performance work statement/statement of work/statement of objectives or data requirements
Reviews a diverse variety of requisition packages for adequacy and compliance with administrative, regulatory, and procedural requirements and consistency with current market practices and conditions
Serves as a contracting authority and advisor to management, customers, and contractors in assignment area relative to the market, the industry, specifications, socioeconomic concerns, and similar matters
Performs acquisition planning, along with the program manager/customer, technical, legal, and finance personnel to develop market research, acquisition strategy, milestones, evaluation/source selection criteria, and/or incentive or award fee provisions, as applicable
Exercises experienced judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness to identify regulations and laws which do or do not apply to the particular procurement, to consider financial arrangements and incentives, and to develop justifications for adopting a contractual posture
Prepares required documents to support solicitation issuance and reviews and advises less experienced specialists in the preparation of documents
Determines appropriate method of procurement, contract type, and financing arrangements to fit special circumstances
Reviews and evaluates requisitions for which previous experience and historical data are not usually directly available or applicable such as complex services, architect and engineering services or environmental related construction
Oversee the procurement of a wide variety of services, supplies, construction and architect and engineering
Researches, interprets, analyzes, and applies all regulations, business and industry practices, market trends, Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Comptroller General decisions, public law, case law, and precedents
Devises special terms, provisions, clauses, and conditions applicable to the solicitation and contract as required
Ensures that the price schedule is properly structured and determines sources to be solicited
Prepares solicitation, amendment, and contract documents incorporating applicable terms, conditions, provisions and clauses
Receives and performs oversight of quotes/bids/proposals evaluations and determines the acceptability of offers based on an analysis of financial and technical information gained
Conducts price or cost analysis as needed
Recommends or determines the competitive range
Formulates negotiation strategies and identifies areas subject to negotiation (e.g., price, quantity discounts, packaging, payment discounts, transportation, and delivery)
Prepares pre-negotiation positions and memoranda based on audit and/or technical recommendations
Conducts any necessary conferences to discuss offers received; performs price or cost analysis; plans and conducts negotiations on price, technical requirements, and/or terms and conditions of the contract
Obtains and reviews subcontracting plans as required
Determines the need for final proposal revisions
Execute post-award contract performance management actions on assigned contracts
Appoints Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) within delegated authority and manages the COR program as required
Evaluates contractor performance for compliance with terms and conditions of contracts and ensures timely submission of contract deliverables and performance metrics
Makes field site visits, if necessary, detecting and correcting labor standards violations, taking appropriate action to expedite delivery or performance when required by mission changes, monitoring the contractor's use of government-furnished property inventories, and issuing change orders as necessary
Obtains additional funds or de-obligates funds as necessary
Analyzes a variety of unusual conditions, questions, or issues including complex contract administration problems, e.g., disputes, labor violations, and claims, and identifies alternative courses of action which may depart from previous approaches
Determines the reasonableness of claims
Researches and recommends appropriate action for resolution of difficult problems or claims through interpretation of contract requirements
Negotiates and prepares contract modifications including those caused by changes in technical requirements, in quantities, ordering unpriced options, and similar issues
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
You may be required to serve a probationary period
Subject to background/security investigation
Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08). Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually
Must meet DoDI 5000.66 requirements applicable to the duties of the position
The employee must have completed the mandatory contracting courses prescribed by the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) for Level 1 certification
Must complete Level Two Certification within 24 months of appointment to the position
Must possess and be able to maintain a Secret Clearance
Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise
Must have experience in positions supporting competencies in business, finance, risk management, project management, or supply chain management
Experience must include competencies such as skill in collecting and analyzing data and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively and other professional competencies in procurement administration or purchase card management
Must have specific experiences, training, and competencies (Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities) that prepared the applicant to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities required (Advanced Level) - Must have one year of contracting experience at the GS-11 level
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: (1) Performing acquisition planning including market research and knowledge of a wide variety of contracting methods that satisfy mission needs and meet customer requirements, (2) Advising Contracting Officer Representatives and advising customers on procurement preparation and development of contractually acceptable specifications, work statements, and quality assurance criteria, (3) Reviewing procurement requests to assure clarity, adequacy, and completeness, and (4) Reviewing contract terms and technical specifications to identify any special requirements
Must have Level 1, DAWIA Foundational Certification (or equivalent, see Certifications Issued by Federal (non-DoD) Organizations)
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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