Contract Specialist

About the Position: Serves as a senior Contract Specialist with responsibility for pre-award and post-award contracting functions for a variety of the more complex supply, service, and construction requirements for several activities within a geographical area.

This position is eligible for situational telework. This position is NOT a full-time telework position.

• Analyzes procurement directives to determine method of contract (sealed bid/negotiated) most suitable contract type (utilities, FFP, CPAF, CPIF, CPFF, FPI, indefinite delivery, letter, and requirements).
• Prepares solicitation/amendment documents, incorporating provisions such as cost accounting standards, cost or pricing data, special testing requirements, Government-furnished property, and payment provisions as required.
• Closes out contracts or terminates contracts for default or convenience.
• Reviews and negotiates settlement proposals.
• Conducts pre-bid conference and assists prospective bidders/offerors in technical and contractual understanding during solicitation phase.
• Coordinates contract documents and obtains signature prior to award.
• Personally monitors contractor's performance through discussions, correspondence, reports, and periodic visits to the work site for status of performance, scheduling of delivery requirements or changes.
• Advises the Contracting Officer and other Government personnel regarding the contractor's compliance with contract requirements and recommends alternatives available for effecting corrective actions.