Contract Specialist

Summary The Library of Congress shares its vast collections of books, manuscripts, photographs, maps, audiovisual materials, and priceless artifacts to cultivate curiosity and spark imagination. We engage, inspire, and inform Congress and the American people with a universal and enduring source of knowledge and creativity. We seek highly talented professionals to join a vibrant and collaborative community. Your work here will have lasting impact on the Library and its users well into the future. Learn more about this agency This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agency Current & Former Federal Employees Duties This permanent position is eligible for 100% distant or local telework. The salary range advertised is for the Washington, DC area and may be adjusted based on the geographic locale of the selected applicant(s). Selectee(s) will not be eligible for relocation expenses in the event the Library determines the position is no longer suitable for distant telework. This announcement has an APPLICATION LIMIT of 200 applications. Therefore, applicants should apply as soon as possible. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT WILL AUTOMATICALLY CLOSE AT 11:59 PM EST ON THE DATE THAT 200 APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED UNDER THIS POSTING. If the 200-application limit is not met, the job announcement will close at 11:59pm, on Friday, November 20, 2026 . Applicants need to ensure they provide all supporting documentation at the time they apply to the vacancy announcement. This position serves as a Contract Specialist in the Contracts and Grants Directorate (CGD), Office of the Chief Operating Officer (COO), at the Library of Congress (LOC) and reports to the Supervisory Contract Specialist. The Contract Specialist plans and carries out assignments, and exercises judgement in the selection of supporting data, industry sources and contracting techniques to be followed within established procedures for a number of Service Units within the Library. As the Contract Specialist, you will: Be responsible for all aspects of the contracting transactions from initiation to recommendation of award for the procurement of recurring of supplies and services. The contracts may range from the micro purchase level to several millions of dollars and vary from simplified acquisitions to moderate complexity. Analyze and prepare negotiation documentation for routine modifications to contracts. Evaluate contractor's financial status and profit and loss statement, balance sheets, and other financial data. Administer a group of contracts which may involve supplies, furniture, furnishings, and technical equipment and which require cost/price analysis and price redetermination when contract actions are well defined and well precedented. Modifications may also include equitable adjustment due to changes subject to the Service Contract Act, and the exercise of contract options. In recommending any negotiation action, must comply with FAR and LCR regulations. Monitor contractor's performance on basic contract, regulatory, and statutory provisions through telephone conversations, correspondence, reports, vouchers, and visits. Conduct routine analyses of contractors' financial and management systems and facilities for ability to perform and for compliance with Government or contractual requirements. Check the status of contract performance and work closely with a Senior Contract Specialist in recommending approving progress payments; reviewing and providing recommendations on contractor proposals resulting from change orders, scheduling changes, and problems that have arisen and proposed solutions; verifying deliveries, and similar activities. Conduct initial research and prepares timely draft responses to Congressional inquiries, Freedom of Information Act requests, or other sensitive correspondence. Provide resolution of routine contracting problems through investigation and …

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