Contract Specialist

## Contract Specialist (GS-14)

Join our team as a highly skilled Contract Specialist, responsible for managing complex federal acquisitions and providing expert procurement guidance.

### Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute procurement instruments for a wide range of supplies and services.
• Manage the entire contract lifecycle, including pre-award, administration, and closeout.
• Conduct in-depth price and cost analyses for contract actions.
• Serve as an expert consultant to management on acquisition planning and strategy.
• Develop and implement local policies and procedures for various contracting actions.

### Required Qualifications:

• **Education:** A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. (Note: Specific exemptions may apply for current DoD 1102 personnel or military equivalents employed prior to October 1, 2000. Transcripts are required.)
• **Specialized Experience (GS-13 equivalent):** One year of experience demonstrating expertise in:

* Developing and executing procurement instruments. * Managing all phases of contract administration. * Performing comprehensive price/cost analysis. * Providing expert acquisition consultation. * Developing local contracting policies and procedures.

### Key Competencies:

• Advanced Cost and/or Price Analysis
• Conflict Management
• Contract Management
• Contracting and Acquisition
• Contracting/Procurement