contract specialist

This National Guard position is for a CONTRACT SPECIALIST, Position Description Number's
T0050000, T0049000,T0048000 and is part of the MS USPFO, National Guard.

As a CONTRACT SPECIALIST, GS-1102-7/9/11, your primary purpose is to 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.

• Follows established procedures to procure off-the-shelf supplies and services.
• 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. Drafts contract, including specifications and all other special and standard clauses for signature.
• Assists in monitoring contract performance, contract closeout, and if needed, contract termination.
• Provides advice and assistance to others relating to contracting work and prepares correspondence.
• May assist the Government Purchase Card (GPC) Agency/Organization Program Coordinator (AOPC).
• Performs other duties as assigned.