CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Contracting Specialist

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense (DoD) Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Works under the general supervision of the Branch or Section Supervisory Contract Specialist, who provides general guidance on the objectives and priorities of the Branch or Section on planning significant procurements and on interpreting complex requirements.

Responsibilities include :

• Executing pre-award and post-award contracting functions to include acquisition planning, soliciting quotes or offers, negotiating terms, developing award documents, and contract administration.
• Analyzing contract cost or price, including review of government estimates, proposed cost elements, or comparison of prices to determine reasonableness.
• Evaluating proposals in accordance with source selection procedures; determining contractor compliance with provisions / clauses.
• Preparing well written and concise documentation (Determination and Findings, Justification and Approvals, Award Determination) to support the procurement decisions.

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