Contract Specialist

Overview

About the Position : Responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating contracting activities and operations required to support the most complex and highest dollar value missions for the District, and providing guidance to Project Delivery Teams (PDTs) involved in major acquisitions of services.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Contracting Officer implementing acquisition strategy within established milestones from planning through pre-award and award activities to contract administration and close-out.
• Conduct market research and coordinate with the Deputy for Small Business to determine sources to be solicited.
• Prepare the solicitation and obtain review by Office of Counsel prior to issuance; post public notices and solicitations; conduct pre-proposal conferences, and process protests.
• Conduct negotiations, prepare negotiation and award documents, and present findings to the Source Selection Advisory Committee.
• Monitor contractor performance in relation to the schedule required by the contract, ensuring timely submission of technical progress reports.
• Work with junior contract specialist in a mentor capacity, providing on the job training and assistance.

Qualifications

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