Contract Specialist - Arlington, VA

Job Description ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers . If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. All positions are onsite, unless otherwise stated. Position Title: Contract Specialist Series/Grade: GS-1102-11/12/13 Position Description: PD 088003, GS-1102-11 PD 088004, GS-1102-12 PD 088005, GS-1102-13 Agency/Component/Office: Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Office of the Chief Acquisition Executive Location: Arlington, VA Full Performance Level: GS-13 Promotion Potential: GS-13 Who May Apply: Veterans with a 30% or more service-connected disability rating Individuals eligible under Schedule A (5 CFR 213.3102(u)) Summary: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is the Nation’s risk advisor, working with partners to defend against today’s threats and build more secure and resilient infrastructure for the future. This position is located in CISA’s Office of the Chief Acquisition Executive. The Office of the Chief Acquisition Executive supports CISA’s mission through effective acquisition program management and procurement support, execution, oversight, and governance. The incumbent serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for pre-award and post-award procurement actions related to the acquisition of goods and services supporting DHS and CISA programs and operations. Duties include acquisition planning, solicitation development, contract award, cost and price analysis, contract administration, modifications, claims, terminations, closeout, and ensuring cybersecurity, supply chain, system, network, and performance requirements are addressed in contract actions. At the GS-11 and GS-12 levels, the position is developmental and prepares the incumbent for advancement to the full performance level. At the GS-13 level, the incumbent serves as a primary contact and consultant for complex procurement functions and may serve as a contracting officer with limited or unlimited signature authority for pre-award and/or post-award actions involving large-dollar, complex, and/or sensitive contracts. Major Duties: As a Contract Specialist, duties may include: Plan, solicit, negotiate, award, administer, terminate, and close out contracts for supplies, equipment, services, and other mission-support requirements. Review and analyze statements of work, specifications, technical evaluation plans, and technical evaluation criteria to ensure documents are complete, accurate, enforceable, and aligned with procurement objectives. Determine appropriate contract type, establish acquisition milestones, and formulate procurement strategies. Prepare file documentation, solicitation documents, source lists, procurement packages, contract award documentation, and related acquisition records. Identify sources of supply, promote competition, solicit quotes or proposals, and evaluate vendor submissions. Perform cost and price analysis to determine fair and reasonable pricing. Evaluate bids and proposals, obtain audits or pricing reports when needed, and negotiate price, technical issues, terms, and conditions with offerors or contractors. Ensure offerors and contractors are eligible for award and that awards comply with applicable laws, regulations, executive orders, policies, procedures, clearances, and approvals. Administer contracts by verifying contractor progress, reviewing performance, negotiating modifications, coordinating extensions of periods of performance, resolving delivery and acceptance disputes, reviewing claims, issuing termination notices, and conducting closeout actions. Approve or support approval of partial and final payments c…

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