contract specialist

6 days ago

Flowood, Mississippi, United States Army National Guard Units Full time

As a CONTRACT SPECIALIST, GS , you will ensure successful market research, acquisition planning, contract award, contract performance management, and interpretation of contract law in order to provide the best, most efficient contracting strategies in support of the organization's vision, mission, goals, and objectives.

This position is located at Joint Force Headquarters - United States Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO) Purchasing and Contracting office or an ANG Base Contracting Office.

Plans the overall approach to meet contracting program objectives for a variety of requirements with multiple complexities.

Analyzes difficult/controversial contracting issues, determines, recommends and/or implements course of action which may depart from previous approaches for long-term contract performance or short-term contracts with extremely stringent time frames.

Provides business advice and assistance to technical personnel involved in the development of the performance work statement/statement of work/statement of objectives or data requirements.

Reviews a diverse variety of requisition packages for adequacy and compliance with administrative, regulatory, and procedural requirements. Serves as a contracting authority and advisor to management, customers, and contractors.

Performs acquisition planning, along with the program manager/customer, technical, legal, and finance personnel to develop market research, acquisition strategy, milestones, evaluation/source selection criteria, and/or incentive or award fee provisions, as applicable.

Exercises experienced judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness to identify regulations and laws which do or do not apply to the particular procurement.

Determines appropriate method of procurement, contract type, and financing arrangements to fit special circumstances. This position may be required to perform supervisory personnel functions including the assignment of duties, provides training, evaluates performance,

Oversees the procurement of a wide variety of services, supplies, construction and architect and engineering. Researches, interprets, analyzes, and applies all regulations, business and industry practices, market trends. Prepares solicitation, amendment, and contract documents incorporating applicable terms, conditions, provisions and clauses.

Receives and performs oversight of quotes/bids/proposals evaluations and determines the acceptability of offers based on an analysis of financial and technical information gained.

Formulates negotiation strategies and identifies areas subject to negotiation.

Conducts any necessary conferences to discuss offers received; performs price or cost analysis; plans and conducts negotiations on price, technical requirements, and/or terms and conditions of the contract.

Prepares/oversees the final contract to include appropriate standard clauses, special provisions, and incentives. Documents selection decision and justifies basis for award. Obtains all required business clearances and/or approvals as necessary. Awards or recommends award in accordance with delegated authority.

Executes post-award contract performance management actions on assigned contracts. Appoints Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) within delegated authority and manages the COR program as required. Evaluates contractor performance for compliance with terms and conditions. Obtains additional funds or de-obligates funds as necessary. Researches and recommends appropriate action for resolution of difficult problems or claims through interpretation of contract requirements. Prepares contract modifications, administrative change orders, and supporting documents for all contract actions including termination. Recommends or issues cure or show cause notices in accordance with delegated authority.

Monitors and reviews contractor's invoices/payment applications for completeness and conformance with contract terms and conditions, and approves/disapproves payment, as appropriate.

Signs modifications in accordance with delegated warrant authority.

Serves as business advisor to a wide range of customers. Represents the interest of the organization in a professional manner in meetings and various contacts outside the agency.

Provides business advice, guidance, training, and assistance to team members, technical or program personnel, functional commanders, and/or contractors on contractual language, legal responsibilities, acquisition and business-related issues.

Assists in providing interpretation/clarification to contractors and customers on contractual language, contractual and federal/state/local regulatory requirements, and business opportunities.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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