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Contract Specialist

United States Environmental Protection Agency, Denver, CO, United States


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Join Us. Be EPA. The environmental challenges we face today are urgent. At the Environmental Protection Agency, we need professionals like you to join our team dedicated to safe, clean, and healthy communities. Our agency is built upon a commitment to protect human health and the environment. The work we do here changes the world. That's why there has never been a more crucial moment to be one of the scientists, engineers, community leaders, IT specialists, communicators, administrative professionals, technicians, problem solvers, and innovators united in our mission to protect our land, air, water, and people. Discover how you can apply your skills to make an impact. Explore careers and learn more about EPA at epa.gov/careers. Duties

You will: Serve as an advisor to program officials in procurement planning activities. Prepare solicitation documents such as Requests for Quotations, Invitation for Bids, Requests for Proposals and other supporting procurement documentation. Perform cost analysis or detailed analysis of all elements of cost in contractor proposals. Analyze potential problem areas with regard to progress of work, available funds, requests for changes, delays in performance, and possible termination actions. You will spend more than 50% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements. One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.