Contract Specialist; T32) Security Clearance

Position: CONTRACT SPECIALIST (T32) with Security Clearance
Duties gs 07: 1. Follows established procedures to procure off-the-shelf materials, which are available from numerous commercial sources, and are easily identified by common names for which standard price lists are available. Responds to customer needs to procure repetitive items or services for which specifications have become standardized and where established competitive markets and price competition exists. (40%) 2. Prepares request for quotation (rfq), invitation for bid (ifb) or request for proposal (rfp) ensuring that technical descriptions and appropriate provisions and clauses are included.

Develops source lists of responsible contractors, coordinating with the small business specialist. Uses primarily firm fixed-price, time and materials, indefinite delivery, or similar contracts using standard clauses.(30%) 3. Assists in monitoring contract performance, contract closeout, and if needed, contract termination. Monitors contract performance through telephone conversations, correspondence, site visits, inspections, analysis of contractor metrics, for compliance with performance standards, applicable laws, delivery schedules, payment provisions, inspections, progress reports, and other requirements stated in the contract.

(15%) 4. Provides advice and assistance to others relating to contracting work and prepares correspondence. Provides advice and assistance to installation technical personnel and sales representatives whenever information is needed, or issues need to be resolved. Establishes working relationships with program and contractor management personnel. Prepares letters, memoranda, documents, or reports that support contractual actions or recommendations. Gs 09: 1.

Plans acquisitions for standard or specialized services, supplies and/or construction contracts where specifications are standardized within established competitive markets, and where price competition exists. Reviews requisition package for adequacy and completeness of description, consistency, and compliance with administrative, regulatory, and procedural requirements.(30%) 2. Develops solicitations, evaluates responses, and makes award recommendations. Conducts market research and analyses whether commercial items or non-developmental items are available to meet the government's needs or could be modified to meet the government's needs.

Uses primarily firm fixed price or similar contract types when historical and precedent data are available.(30%) 3. Monitors contract performance, performs contract administration, contract close-out and recommends terminations if needed. Assists with the training, monitoring and management of appointed contracting officer representatives (cors). Monitors contract performance through telephone conversations, correspondence, site visits, inspections, analysis of contractor metrics, for compliance with performance standards, applicable laws, delivery schedules, payment provisions, inspections, progress reports, and other requirements stated in the contract.

(20%) 4. Provides advice and assistance to others relating to contracting work and prepares correspondence. Provides advice, guidance, training, and assistance to technical or program personnel, customers, functional commanders, and/or contractors whenever information is needed, or issues need to be resolved. Gs 11: 1. Plans the overall approach to meet contracting program objectives for procuring a wide variety of requirements.

Performs market research/analysis to determine availability of the requirement; analyzes market trends, commercial practices, conditions and technological advances. Determines appropriate method of procurement using a wide range of contracting methods and contract types. (30%) 2. Assists in procuring a wide variety of services, supplies, and/or construction. Applies all statutory requirements including regulations, policies, procedures, business and industry practices, market trends, government accountability office (gao) and comptroller general decisions, public law, case law, and precedents to all acquisitions.

(25%) 3. Executes post-award contract performance management actions on assigned contracts. Trains and monitors appointed contracting officer representatives (cors) as required. Monitors and evaluates contractor performance for compliance with terms and conditions of contracts and ensures timely submission of contract deliverables and performance metrics. (20%) 4. Provides business advice and guidance to technical personnel and others on contracting work and prepares correspondence.

Represents the interest of the organization in a professional manner in meetings and various contacts outside the agency on a variety of issues that often are not well-defined. Performs other duties as assigned. Please contact hro for complete position description. Requirements conditions of employment
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