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Lead Contract Specialist,

US Government Jobs - Other Agencies, Washington, District of Columbia, United States


Acquisition And Contract Administration

Serves as a point of contact on acquisition and administrative matters affecting major procurement of supplies and services using source selection procedures; the evaluation of contract price proposals; and, the administration or termination and closeout of major contracts. Coordinates contract administration activities for long-term, extensive technical service contracts. Contract types vary ranging from Firm-Fixed-Price through Fixed-Price-Incentive, Fixed-Price-Award fee, Time-and-Materials, and Labor-Hour. Monitors contractor's performance, approval of progress payments, reviewing and providing recommendations on contractor proposals resulting from change orders, scheduling, addressing problems that have arisen and proposed solutions, verification of deliveries, and similar activities. Interprets contract provisions and provides appropriate advice and guidance; conducts in-depth analyses of contractors' financial and management systems and facilities for ability to perform and for compliance with Government or contractual requirements. Negotiates modifications to contracts. Coordinates the extension of periods of performance, resolves delivery and acceptance disputes, approves and final payments, and performs closeout or any necessary contract cancellations due to non-performance. Provides input to supervisor on performance management, as well as recommendations as to assignments, awards, training, etc. Provides direction and guidance to less experienced members of the team; recommends and/or personally provides training to lower level specialists. Performs related duties as assigned.