Contract Specialist V #0316-26

General Description

Performs highly advanced (senior-level) contract management work within the Administration Contracts Management department and reports directly to the Contracts Manager. Work involves developing and evaluating a broad range of contracts as a technical expert in the field of contract management and will be responsible for overseeing and performing work on some of the most complex contracts. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs contract management from initiation to closeout for various types of services and related goods for agency business needs.
• Effectively manages all contract management work and communication with all stakeholders.
• Develops solicitations, contracts, and amendments by identifying provider resources describing services to be rendered, evaluating information supplied by bidders, and negotiating contract specifications.
• Manages contract renewals and extensions.
• Develops bid evaluation scoring instruments.
• Performs quality control reviews to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Captures and coordinates complex procurement-related meetings such as kick-off and pre-proposal meetings, post-award conferences, team briefings, and evaluation scorings.
• Coordinates the risk assessment activities for contract monitoring and planning.
• Serves as a liaison with contract providers to ensure participation is consistent with program, legal, and fiscal requirements.
• Recommends changes to solicitation and contract boilerplate documents and other contract-related documents.
• Assists with developing contract guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Provides input regarding the cancellation of contracts when deviations occur.