Contract Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Contracting Professional to manage various acquisition functions. This role involves comprehensive contract support, from initial procurement to post-award activities, ensuring compliance and providing strategic guidance.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Prepare comprehensive procurement packages.
• Perform pre-award and post-award contract administration functions.
• Provide expert advice on acquisition regulations and requirements.
• Offer recommendations to contracting officers for effective contract management.
• *Qualifications:**
• **Education:** A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required.

* *Education Exemption:* Current DoD employees or armed forces members who served in a comparable 1102 series position on or before September 30, 2000, may be exempt from the degree requirement.

• **Experience:**

* Three years of progressively responsible experience, with at least one year equivalent to the NH-01 pay band or next lower federal grade level. * Experience must include preparing procurement packages, performing pre/post-award contract functions, providing acquisition advice, and offering recommendations to contracting officers. * Volunteer experience that builds relevant competencies will be credited.

• **Alternatively:** A combination of qualifying education and experience may be accepted.