Contract Specialist

JOB TITLE: Contract Specialist

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Applies knowledge of administrative support functions within a Federal acquisition operations environment to assist program officials on acquisition and administrative matters affecting procurement of supplies and services using source selection procedures; the evaluation of contract price quotes; and the administration or termination and closeout of contracts.
• Performs contract administration activities for selected contracts and assists in the monitoring of contractor’s performance, approval of progress payments, verification of deliveries, and similar activities.
• Supports modifications to contracts and conducts analysis of alternatives and the capabilities and characteristics of the assigned contractors.
• Utilizes price/cost analysis techniques to support the development of cost-related sections of solicitation documents and the analysis of cost and price data, labor and material cost, etc.
• Supports the development of budgets for planned procurements. Analyzes and evaluates cost-related areas of solicitations for pricing structure and instruction to offerors. Analyzes and evaluates contractor price/cost quotes for new procurements, changes, follow-up procurements, etc., which may result in new contracts or the issuance of modifications or the termination of existing contracts.
• Supports the extension of periods of performance and contract closeout processes.
• Assists customers in developing statements of work and procurement strategy; and develops evaluation plans, pricing methodologies, and contract administration.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required: Associates Degree or 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organizations and management.
• Two or more years of directly relation experience within a Federal acquisition operations environment. At least one of these years must be specialized experience equivalent to the federal government

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree that included or was supplements by 24+ semester hours in a business-related field

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of contracting principles, regulations, and procedures applicable to pre-award and/or post-award actions sufficient to support the procurement and/or administration of contracts.
• Knowledge of contracting methods, contract types, Federal contract administration policy, procedures, techniques, and evaluation/control methods.
• Knowledge of business practices and market conditions applicable to program and technical requirements sufficient to support evaluation of such actions.
• Knowledge of contracts and pre- and post-award contracting policies and procedures in order to support the planning, execution, and administration of contracts.
• Skill in written and oral communications to present analysis and findings.
• Ability to meet and deal with representatives of the private sector and with government experts or manager in order to support the procurement of supplies, services, and equipment.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• Aptitude in facilitation of meetings between complex and varied groups of individuals
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and facilitation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills – must be able to communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing.
• Should be extremely facts and data oriented.
• Should be deadline and closure oriented.
• High energy levels.
• Should be self-driven.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skill.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and work with cross functional teams including senior level individuals.
• Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment with varying priorities, based on a team building culture.

NWT is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $0.00 to $75,000.00 /year

Job Location:

• Washington City, DC

Required education:

• Associate

Required experience:

• Federal acquisition operations: 2 years