Contract Specialist

About the position

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of procurement transactions up to and including awards.
• Administer and execute personal service contracts, non-personal service contracts, and formally advertised and negotiated procurement involving a wide range of materials, services, and equipment.
• Meet with contractor's representatives to negotiate formal contracts.
• Prepare and submit various procurement reports required by General Services Administration, Department of Justice, etc.
• Develop new sources of supply by stimulating interest in the bidding.
• Prepare, evaluate, and administer complex procurement actions such as firm fixed price with redetermination or escalation provisions, cost sharing, fixed price incentive, etc.
• Maintain security of the institution as part of correctional responsibilities.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field, or at least 24 semester hours in specified fields.
• Two (2) full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or LL.B. or J.D.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level in federal service.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience reviewing requisitions and determining appropriate method of procurement.
• Experience developing procurement plans by reviewing previous history, market conditions, and specifications.
• Experience in preparing and issuing solicitation documents.
• Experience performing detailed analysis of bids or proposals received.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding.