Non-Supervisory, Senior Contract Specialist
Department of Veterans Affairs - Washington, DC
posted 4 days ago
About the position
The purpose of this position is to serve as a Contract Specialist for the US Department of Veterans Affairs with the responsibility for performing professional work involving procurement of supplies and services using procedures outlined in the Federal Acquisition Regulations, VA Acquisition Regulations, Public Laws, and agency policy. The incumbent will be assigned the most complex and sensitive contracts of the agency which include contracts valued over $5 million and multi-facility/regional contracts. Other unique requirements include intra/interagency agreements, sharing agreements, contracts under the selling authority, contracts with affiliates, research and development, and real estate leases. This is a Warranted Contracting Officer position. Incumbent shall meet all requirements and apply for a Warrant within 120-days of assignment. Incumbent shall successfully obtain subject Warrant within 60-days of submitting their application.
Responsibilities
- Perform professional work involving the procurement of supplies and services.
- Guide, assist, mentor, and train Contract Specialists.
- Aid requiring activities in performing market research, reviewing specifications and statements of work, and approving acquisition milestone plans.
- Ensure that specifications and statements of work are prepared adequately to describe the Government's requirements without restricting competition.
- Conduct complete reviews of recommended sole-source requirements and necessary market analyses.
- Prepare solicitation documents using agency contract writing systems for issuance.
- Conduct public bid openings, review bids, and determine responsiveness and responsibility of low bidders.
- Conduct negotiations for competitive and noncompetitive procurements.
- Conduct cost and/or price analysis of offerors' proposals.
- Prepare detailed price negotiation memoranda outlining negotiations with contractors.
- Serve as contract administrator on awarded contracts.
- Conduct post-award conferences with Contractor and Government personnel.
- Negotiate required changes to contract conditions to protect the agency.
- Close out contracts upon completion and resolution of all conflicts.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Completion of all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to GS-13 or higher level contracting positions.
- At least 4 years of experience in contracting or related positions.
- At least 1 year of specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level of the position.
- A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, including at least 24 semester hours in relevant fields.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations and VA Acquisition Regulations.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives.
- Strong communication skills to effectively advise internal and external acquisition customers.
Benefits
- Comprehensive total rewards package.
- Eligibility for telework as determined by agency policy.
- Occasional travel may be required.
