Contract Specialist

Contract Specialist Washington, DC, US Salary Range: $45.00 to $45.00 Hourly Ross Professional Services, LLC (RPS) is an employment‑staffing and consulting agency located in Washington, DC. We are currently seeking a Contract Specialist II for an immediate contract with a District of Columbia government agency, in Washington DC. Title: Contract Specialist II : $45.00 per hour Location: DC Department of General Services (DGS), 3924 Minnesota Avenue, N.E. Washington DC 20019 Duty Hours: Between 7:00am and 7:00pm (NTE 40hrs per week) Days: Monday – Friday Duration: ASAP – plus multiple option years Hourly Rate: $45.00 per hour (W2 & benefits) The District of Columbia, Department of General of Services seeks Contract Specialists, to work in the Contract & Procurement Division. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Review and draft statement of work (SOW), solicitations, terms and conditions, and other requirements for procurements; perform cradle‑to‑grave acquisition work including pre‑solicitation, evaluation, vendor selection, contract administration, and ensuring contractor performance. Develop pre‑negotiation position, determine the types of contracts and negotiation authority, and prepare required justification. Review and draft purchase orders and contracts for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with government and agency policies; determine the most appropriate method of procurement; determine if requested items can be obtained via existing contract; conduct pre‑bid meetings and distribute bid invitations. Gather, compile, and tabulate bids; evaluate price quotes and compare to specifications to research vendors and evaluate their ability to provide quality materials, equipment, and services; select or recommend the most advantageous bid; draft final contract and notify winning vendor. Conduct market‑place analyses to construct pricing arrangements, subcontracting policy, and similar considerations; prepare and maintain current acquisition plans, milestone charts, and related schedules using assigned systems and tools (e.g., PASS) to input, track, and report on work items; perform basic analysis of costs based on prevailing material and labor costs; recommend modifications to contractual arrangements. Job Requirements and Essential Skills Knowledge of contracting methods, contract types, and contracting principles. Knowledge of contracting and procurement process and proven ability to manage projects from concept through implementation. Excellent knowledge of automated procurement support systems and Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel. Ability to analyze and solve problems. A minimum of 2-4 years of experience in procurement and contracting. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including interpersonal skills required to respond effectively to requests and complaints. Education A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college required. Ross Professional Services, LLC (RPS) is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr