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USAJOBS · 15 hours ago

Contract Specialist-SME (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$76K/yr - $118K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Contract Specialist to perform various functions related to the procurement of supplies and services for the Maritime Administration. The role involves managing complex acquisitions, awarding contracts, and monitoring contractor performance to ensure adherence to contract terms.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provides guidance to technical personnel involved in the development of the statement of work or data requirements. Formulates the contracting approach to be taken that will best satisfy the requirement

In formally advertised procurements, insures that the bid schedule is properly structured, prepares the solicitation, determines sources to be solicited, conducts pre-bid conferences, processes protests, determines the responsiveness of bids and determines the responsibility of the apparent low bidder based on an analysis of financial and technical information gained during the pre-award survey, and awards or recommends award of the contract

Exercises responsibility for the procurement of contract requirements which are often among the most complex and difficult procurements conducted by MARAD, frequently involving critical and/or sensitive program efforts and multi-million dollar funding commitments. Services include such efforts as construction, Reserve-Fleet-site towing contracts, ship managers for husbanding of vessels, cooperative agreements, IT support services, and vessel acquisition, overhaul and repair of vessels

Conducts post-award conferences; monitors and reports on contractor’s performance; resolves performance deficiencies; conducts all required actions with respect to contract termination; and prepares all supporting documentation (e.g. D & F's, Sole Sources Justification)

Evaluates proposed contract modifications, analyzes cost and price proposals with respect to modifications, contract changes, and claims; negotiates and prepares contract changes, modifications, and claim settlements

Qualification

Contract negotiationContract administrationFederal contracting lawAcquisition planningE-commerce promotionAutomated acquisition systemsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field; OR

At least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management

You must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible for consideration

You must meet specialized experience to qualify

Required documents must be submitted by the closing date

Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date

Experience performing pre-award and post-award functions for a variety of products and services

3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

Experience performing pre-award and post-award functions for products and services

Experience reviewing incoming requisitions documents for clarity and completeness

Knowledge of Federal contracting law, regulation, policies and precedents, and related principles, policies and procedures sufficient to plan, lead, review, or audit the most complex procurement functions

Skill in promoting e-commerce, and supporting the use of automated acquisition systems, contractor performance evaluation systems, electronic invoicing systems, and other electronic systems facilitating the agency's move to paperless contracting

Ability to present factual information; compose memoranda and reports; and draft contract provisions and supporting documents