Public Notice - Contract Specialist (Direct Hire)

## Senior Contract Specialist (GS-14 Equivalent)

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Contract Specialist to manage complex federal acquisition programs. This role focuses on providing strategic guidance, developing effective procurement solutions, and overseeing critical aspects of the contract lifecycle.

### Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert recommendations to senior leadership on short-term and long-range acquisition program activities, including identifying issues and proposing solutions.
• Develop and implement comprehensive procurement strategies.
• Manage contract modifications and negotiate changes.
• Investigate and resolve contractor delays and claims.

### Required Qualifications:

• **Experience:** Four years of progressively responsible experience in contracting or related positions.
• **Specialized Experience:** At least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 federal level, which MUST include all of the following:

* Providing strategic recommendations to senior leaders on acquisition program activities, including problem identification and resolution. * Developing and implementing procurement strategies. * Issuing contract modifications, negotiating changes, resolving contractor delays, and managing claim dispositions.

• **Experience Credit:** All qualifying experience, including volunteer and part-time work, is credited (pro-rated based on a 40-hour workweek).