Supervisory Contract Specialist (Chief of Contracting)

Quick Facts

• Role: Supervisory Contract Specialist (Chief of Contracting) managing both pre-award and post-award contract work.
• Supervises contracting/procurement staff and leads planning and management of complex contractual actions.

Description

You will manage complex contracting and procurement actions across pre-award and post-award phases with minimal to no technical supervision. The role includes supervising contracting/procurement staff, developing procurement plans and evaluation criteria, conducting source selection, and performing contract administration through closeout and termination. You will provide expert guidance to management and customers and may serve as a warranted Contracting Officer within assigned authority limits.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees performing contracting and procurement functions for service, supply, and construction contracts
• Plan, develop, and manage contractual actions for complex acquisition areas and non-precedent acquisitions
• Formulate complex procurement plans and work statements; guide management/customers on procurement needs
• Review requirement packages for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with administrative, regulatory, and procedural requirements
• Determine procurement method and contract type; develop acquisition plans and source selection evaluation criteria
• Develop solicitations and contracts in accordance with regulatory requirements; perform the full range of source selection
• Administer contracts, including progress payments, Government furnished property, change orders, contractor claims, excusable delays, and mutual mistakes
• Monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with contract terms, conditions, and specifications
• Conduct job-site visits for special compliance checks as necessary
• Perform contract termination functions, including settlement agreements
• Perform contract closeout; ensure procurement documents are prepared accurately per policy and regulation
• Provide status updates for management information reports and strategic planning
• Use automated acquisition systems and Microsoft Office tools (Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) to perform duties
• Provide technical guidance and training; advise customers on difficult or novel contracting issues

Requirements

• At least 1 year of verifiable work experience equivalent in scope and complexity to the next lower grade level
• Extensive experience applying acquisition laws, contract principles, statutes, Executive Orders, regulations, and/or procedures for pre-award and post-award actions
• Experience procuring and administering contracts for supplies, services, and construction
• Experience leading, teaching, and mentoring others
• Experience creating and delivering formal written and oral presentations (acquisition plans, SOWs, solicitations, contracts, proposal conferences, site visits, evaluation panels, debriefings)
• Satisfactory employment verification (E-Verify)
• Meet eligibility/background requirements and successfully complete Tier II pre-employment checks (AR 215-3)
• Direct Deposit and a Social Security Card required upon appointment
• Willingness to comply with strict appearance policy
• Ability to travel occasionally
• Submit Financial Disclosure Statement (OGE-450)

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government includes a comprehensive federal benefits package. Benefit eligibility depends on the type of position held (full-time, part-time, or intermittent).