Branch Chief

Branch ChiefMajor Duties as a Branch Chief:Serves as a senior level contract specialist for major acquisitions supporting the ASD business portfolio that include, but not limited to, Multiple Award Schedules program and Government-wide Acquisition and Multi-Agency contracts (GWACs and MACs) and telecommunications programs that are characterized by large funding levels with a minimum commitment period of five years. Handles the organization's most complex, sophisticated and sensitive acquisitions, requiring an in-depth knowledge of contracting rules, regulations and procedures.Serves as principal contracting advisor to the program management office and represents the ASD organization as the contractual authority at conferences and meetings. Meets with top agency executives within various Federal agencies to plan future procurements, and to resolve unique problems relating to ongoing contracts. Independently generates solutions to long-standing issues associated with existing as well as contemplated contracts.Controls contract administration activities, interprets contract provisions, ensures consistency in contract administration, advises the organization on resolution of conflicts and on needs for contract modifications, and implements lessons learned to improve contract administration.Serves as Branch Chief, responsible for the supervision of contract officers and contracting specialists. Provides technical and administrative supervision/oversight to the assigned organizational staff. Oversee the daily operations of the organization. Ensures higher-echelon guidelines and priorities are followed.Manages the development of short and long-term goals and plans for the Branch that are consistent with national performance goals and objectives.