Contract Specialist - Public Buildings Service

Summary

As a Contract Specialist, you will procure a wide range of design, construction, services and/or supplies, utilizing a variety of acquisition methods and vehicles.

As a Contract Specialist, you will procure a wide range of design, construction, services and/or supplies, utilizing a variety of acquisition methods and vehicles.

Location of position:
Public Buildings Service, Acquisition Management Division, in any of the locations listed.

We are currently filling 13 vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

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• Review and analyze requests for procurements, revising work statements and drawings or specifications as necessary. Determine the method of procurement and the contract type and develops an acquisition plan to assure project completion in a timely and efficient manner. Research market conditions to assess adequacy of competition.
• Prepare solicitation documents and review or evaluate proposals from prospective contractors, incorporating a range of specialized provisions. Develop special clauses and provisions for unique procurements for which there is no precedent. Prepare and issues solicitation awards. Review contractor proposed small business subcontracting plans.
• Administer awarded contracts, including contracts under a variety of FAR 8 and FAR Part 19 Programs. Conduct initial conferences (post award orientation) with the contractor to provide information, and to maintain liaison with the contractor to interpret contractual obligations and resolve problems. Interpret provisions, provide advice and guidance to contractors and customer agencies’ stakeholders.
• Execute modifications and supplemental agreements; negotiate delivery and progress schedule changes. Determine contract cost changes, price adjustments, progress, partial, and final payments and whether the contractor has fulfilled all contract requirements.
• Close out contracts; issue termination notices; review settlement proposals; and take administrative actions, calculating Government liability, determine settlement costs and negotiate settlement agreements. Review termination notices for extent of action (partial or complete) and for special conditions or instructions.

• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
• Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
• Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

• Current or Former Political Appointees:
  The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
• Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
• Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
• Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.

To evaluate your qualifications, your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the specialized experience described below. Your resume must not exceed two pages. To ensure your qualifications can be fully evaluated, we recommend including the following information:

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