Contract Specialist; Continuous
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Contract Specialist (Open Continuous)
Contract Specialists plan and manage acquisitions to procure a variety of products and services for NGA. They interact with customers to develop and implement an acquisition strategy, solicit and evaluate proposals, and negotiate and award contracts. They also administer contracts, including monitoring contractor performance, preparing modifications, resolving problems, and terminating and closing
MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA
Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other applicable supplements to acquisition processes.Proficiency leading customer interactions to develop acquisition strategies based on market research and solicitations with selection criteria and/or instructions to enable contract award to satisfy customer requirements.Experience leading source selections and/or major sole source procurements, consisting of: cost or price analysis, negotiations and preparation of related contract documentation.Proficiency awarding and administering a variety of contract types, including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Materials (T&M), Cost-Reimbursement, Incentive, and/or Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).Experience administering complex contracts, including monitoring contractor performance in collaboration with Contracting Officer's Representative; preparing a variety of modifications; resolving high impact problems; and terminating and closing out contracts.Demonstrated experience coaching and mentoring junior contract professionals.EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
A. Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. Reference the DoD Qualification Standard for Contracting Positions for exceptions and waivers.
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- LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Must obtain DAWIA Certification in Contracting, as appropriate for the band, within 36 months of appointment. Once obtained, Defense Acquisition Workforce members must obtain 80 Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2 years in order to maintain proficiency.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA
Familiarity with the DoD Source Selection Manual.Knowledge of Federal Appropriations Law.Experience in Information Technology (IT) acquisitions to include agile software development.Demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative approaches and/or creative solutions in response to new and emerging ideas.Demonstrated experience in achieving DAWIA Contracting Professional (Foundational) Certification or Federal Acquisition in Contracting Certification (FAC-C) Level III in Contracting.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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