Supv Contract Specialist

## Senior Acquisition Specialist

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Acquisition Specialist to direct acquisition planning and manage contract lifecycles. This role involves providing expert guidance on complex procurement issues and ensuring adherence to policies and regulations.

### Key Responsibilities:

• Direct the planning and development of long- and short-range acquisition strategies and plans.
• Monitor and evaluate all phases of contract lifecycles, including negotiation, administration, and termination.
• Provide broad, general guidance on unique, controversial, and sensitive procurement issues.
• Review and clear high-level, politically sensitive procurement instruments as required by law or regulation.
• Prepare and present briefings, interpret procurement policies, and develop standard operating procedures.

### Required Qualifications:

• **Experience:**

* Minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to a GS-13 level (or comparable private sector experience). * This experience must include: * Developing and directing acquisition plans and strategies. * Monitoring and evaluating contract administration and termination phases. * Providing guidance on complex and sensitive procurement matters. * Reviewing critical and sensitive procurement instruments. * Interpreting and implementing procurement policies and procedures.

• **IT-Related Competencies:**

* Demonstrated proficiency in all four competencies: * **Attention to Detail:** Thoroughness and conscientiousness in work. * **Customer Service:** Assessing needs, providing assistance, and resolving issues effectively. * **Oral Communication:** Expressing ideas clearly and convincingly to diverse audiences. * **Problem Solving:** Identifying problems, evaluating alternatives, and making sound recommendations.

• **Education:**

* Relevant educational transcripts must be submitted with your application package. (Note: Education cannot be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level.)

### Additional Information:

• Applicants who are current or former political appointees (within the last 5 years) must disclose this information.