Contract Specialist.

About the role

Serving as a Contract Specialist GS-1102-11 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is located in the Procurement Division (PRO) under the Mission and Readiness Support Directorate (MRSD).

Responsibilities

• Acquiring supplies, services and construction requirements using applicable procedures from the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and agency regulations as well as associated guidance.
• Preparing and issuing Request for Proposals (RFPs), Invitation for Bids (IFBs), and Requests for Quotations (RFQs); analyzing Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and working with requisitioners to clarify requirements and documentation; coordinating alternate items with requisitioners to determine adequacy.
• Evaluating the proposals/bids or quotations received in response to the solicitations; performing contract administration including preparation of modifications, coordination with requiring activities and vendors on delinquent deliveries, taking appropriate administration action to resolve delivery problems, and providing status to requisitioners and others such as finance or receiving; and assisting in processing of claims and protests.
• Determining the appropriate contracting methods and types to be used and determining the appropriate clauses and provisions to be included in contact actions.
• Assisting requisitioners in preparing adequate requirement documents such as statements of work (SOWs) or Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition; researching and identifying proper mandatory sources of supply as defined in FAR prior to starting solicitation process; and assisting in training requisitioners on documentation requirements and general procurement knowledge that facilitates effective PR processing.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in Federal service, in procurement planning and reviewing contracts for less complex acquisitions, including developing procurement objectives, constructing solicitations, and ensuring clarity and completeness of procurement requests.
• Routinely advise technical representatives on requirements, assist in preparing specifications and statements of work, and develop procurement plans considering funding, market analysis, delivery, and government-furnished property.
• Leading pre-solicitation activities, conduct conferences with prospective contractors, issue amendments, and manage the full solicitation process.
• As a Warranted Contracting Officer, independently award contracts and develop contract administration plans, including quality assurance measures. I monitor contractor performance, resolve post-award issues, approve payments, issue modifications, and perform contract closeouts, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.

Benefits

Conditions of employment include being a U.S. citizen, registering for Selective Service, passing a background investigation, and meeting the requirements for Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Professional certification within 36 months as of entrance on duty.