Supervisory Contract Specialist

Supervisory Contract Specialist

The Department of Energy's mission is to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. The Office of Energy Dominance Financing is committed to financing American energy and manufacturing projects that meaningfully contribute to U.S. energy security, grid reliability, and lowering costs for all Americans. We are truly honored that DOE has been named America's #1 Best Employer for Veterans in 2023 by Forbes-not only among Government agencies, but among employers across the U.S. We are so proud of this ranking which reflects our commitment to the employment of veterans. As so many veterans at DOE renew their service to our Nation, we are deeply committed to their success and advancement. Veterans shape the future of energy

As a Supervisory Contract Specialist, you will:

1. Manage a team of procurement specialists by assigning work, establishing performance metrics, evaluating employee performance, and resolving team operational issues.
2. Provide expert acquisition advice to senior executives on long-term procurement strategies, complex acquisition issues, policy implications, and risk mitigation.
3. Review, negotiate, and execute high-value, complex contract types and incentive structures (e.g., cost-reimbursement, fixed-price incentive, or multi-year contracts).
4. Create organization-wide acquisition policies and ensure all buying activities follow federal regulations.
5. Oversee contract administration, approve payments based on performance reviews, and lead procurement audits.
6. Serve as the primary liaison and representative for interagency groups, committees, and external stakeholders on high-visibility procurement matters.