CONTRACT SPECIALIST
ClearanceJobs, Newport News, VA, United States
Contract Specialist
You will be responsible for performing pre-award and post-award contract functions and for overall administration of all facets of assigned contracts. You will provide advice on the development of requirements, specifications or statements of work to ensure that government contracts for the required services and supplies are fulfilled in the most cost effective and efficient manner. You will identify contractual ramifications and propose risk mitigation strategies. You will negotiate new procurement actions in the form of job/task orders under master ship repair and master nuclear support contracts (MSR) for new work performed after ship delivery. You will review and analyze contractor proposals and price quotes for conformance with the solicitation or statement or work. You will interpret contract clauses and provisions for customers (government and contractor) and provide appropriate advice and guidance. You will review justification for sole source and other required clearances and prepare necessary documentation. You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final SECRET security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional contract specialist coordinating contracting activities, operations, or functions (e.g. cost/price analysis, negotiations, pre-award and post award processes, solicitations, procurement, and contractor performance) to ensure compliance with established contract terms and requirements for the repair, construction, maintenance, or modernization of surface ships or submarines. A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree -OR- successful completion of three full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education.
You will be responsible for performing pre-award and post-award contract functions and for overall administration of all facets of assigned contracts. You will provide advice on the development of requirements, specifications or statements of work to ensure that government contracts for the required services and supplies are fulfilled in the most cost effective and efficient manner. You will identify contractual ramifications and propose risk mitigation strategies. You will negotiate new procurement actions in the form of job/task orders under master ship repair and master nuclear support contracts (MSR) for new work performed after ship delivery. You will review and analyze contractor proposals and price quotes for conformance with the solicitation or statement or work. You will interpret contract clauses and provisions for customers (government and contractor) and provide appropriate advice and guidance. You will review justification for sole source and other required clearances and prepare necessary documentation. You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final SECRET security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional contract specialist coordinating contracting activities, operations, or functions (e.g. cost/price analysis, negotiations, pre-award and post award processes, solicitations, procurement, and contractor performance) to ensure compliance with established contract terms and requirements for the repair, construction, maintenance, or modernization of surface ships or submarines. A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree -OR- successful completion of three full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education.