Contract Specialist - Federal Acquisition Service
GSA, Fort Worth, TX, United States
Summary
As a Contract Specialist, you will responsible for major acquisitions supporting the Information Technology Category (ITC) business portfolio that includes but not limited to, telecommunication services, IT Schedule Contract and government-wide acquisition programs.
Location of position: Federal Acquisition Service, Information Technology Category (ITC).
Duties
Serves as a Contract Specialist for major acquisitions supporting the ITC business portfolio that includes, but not limited to, telecommunication services, IT Schedule Contract and government-wide acquisition programs that are characterized by large funding levels with a minimum commitment period of five years. Performs pre-award and post-award functions that involve the full range of acquisition and contract administration activities.
Serves as an advisor to ITC program officials in procurement planning meetings. Advises program officials of procurement objectives and assists program managers in the preparation of statements of work. Incumbent prepares and issues determination and findings and Requests for Proposals. When required, the incumbent prepares and signs sole source justifications.
Performs detailed analyses of all elements of cost in contractor proposals and makes competitive range determinations. Conducts pre-proposal conferences with prospective contractors to arrive at a clear understanding of what is required under the proposed contract. Issues necessary amendments to the statement of work to clarify questions concerning such topics as a change in requirements, language ambiguities or clarification of contract clauses. As required by the lack of meaningful cost and price information, explores new or innovative contracting approaches to arrive at an equitable contract arrangement.
Plans a comprehensive negotiation strategy, and coordinates strategy with the technical experts from the respective program area. Leads the negotiations with the contractors to develop contract terms and conditions while negotiating fair and reasonable prices prior to awarding the contract. Performs contract administration activities, including developing contract modifications, negotiating changes, exercising contract options, investigating and resolving any contract delays, monitoring contractor performance, negotiating and settling claims and disputes and terminating contracts for the convenience of the Government or for default by the contractor.
Reviews completed contract files to determine that all contractual actions are satisfied, that there are no pending administrative or legal actions to be resolved, that all file documents are signed, and that the contract documentation is complete.
Requirements and Conditions of Employment
US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
Selected Employee Conditions
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or NonCareer SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 4 investigation level).
Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position.
Qualifications For each job on your resume, provide:
the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year)
number of hours per week you worked (if part time).
To qualify, you must have at least one year of
specialized experience
equivalent to the
GS-12
level or higher in the Federal service.
Specialized experience
is defined as experience advising, negotiating and performing contract administration activities. This experience must include at least 4 or more of the following:
Developing and negotiating contract modifications;
Awarding offers and contract options;
Investigating and resolving contract delays;
Monitoring contractor performance;
Negotiating and settling claims and disputes;
Experience with contract terminations.
This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcript(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcements to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.
Benefits
Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
Life insurance coverage with several options
Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
Flexible work schedules
Transit and child care subsidies
Flexible spending accounts
Long-term care insurance
Training and development
EEO Statement Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
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Location of position: Federal Acquisition Service, Information Technology Category (ITC).
Duties
Serves as a Contract Specialist for major acquisitions supporting the ITC business portfolio that includes, but not limited to, telecommunication services, IT Schedule Contract and government-wide acquisition programs that are characterized by large funding levels with a minimum commitment period of five years. Performs pre-award and post-award functions that involve the full range of acquisition and contract administration activities.
Serves as an advisor to ITC program officials in procurement planning meetings. Advises program officials of procurement objectives and assists program managers in the preparation of statements of work. Incumbent prepares and issues determination and findings and Requests for Proposals. When required, the incumbent prepares and signs sole source justifications.
Performs detailed analyses of all elements of cost in contractor proposals and makes competitive range determinations. Conducts pre-proposal conferences with prospective contractors to arrive at a clear understanding of what is required under the proposed contract. Issues necessary amendments to the statement of work to clarify questions concerning such topics as a change in requirements, language ambiguities or clarification of contract clauses. As required by the lack of meaningful cost and price information, explores new or innovative contracting approaches to arrive at an equitable contract arrangement.
Plans a comprehensive negotiation strategy, and coordinates strategy with the technical experts from the respective program area. Leads the negotiations with the contractors to develop contract terms and conditions while negotiating fair and reasonable prices prior to awarding the contract. Performs contract administration activities, including developing contract modifications, negotiating changes, exercising contract options, investigating and resolving any contract delays, monitoring contractor performance, negotiating and settling claims and disputes and terminating contracts for the convenience of the Government or for default by the contractor.
Reviews completed contract files to determine that all contractual actions are satisfied, that there are no pending administrative or legal actions to be resolved, that all file documents are signed, and that the contract documentation is complete.
Requirements and Conditions of Employment
US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
Selected Employee Conditions
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or NonCareer SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 4 investigation level).
Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position.
Qualifications For each job on your resume, provide:
the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year)
number of hours per week you worked (if part time).
To qualify, you must have at least one year of
specialized experience
equivalent to the
GS-12
level or higher in the Federal service.
Specialized experience
is defined as experience advising, negotiating and performing contract administration activities. This experience must include at least 4 or more of the following:
Developing and negotiating contract modifications;
Awarding offers and contract options;
Investigating and resolving contract delays;
Monitoring contractor performance;
Negotiating and settling claims and disputes;
Experience with contract terminations.
This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcript(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcements to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.
Benefits
Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
Life insurance coverage with several options
Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
Flexible work schedules
Transit and child care subsidies
Flexible spending accounts
Long-term care insurance
Training and development
EEO Statement Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
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