Contract Specialist

Acquisition Methodology Specialist

Serves as a subject matter expert and agency authority on acquisition methodology including requirements definition, solicitation, evaluation, award, and delivery of commercial and/or non-commercial acquisitions, domestic common goods and/or state of the art systems, or equipment and services. Awards and administers various contract types (Firm-Fixed Price, Labor Hour, Time and Materials, etc.). Supports business operations by crafting and overseeing contractual activities in accordance with business processes.

Prepares acquisition documentation, including market analyses, acquisition plans, and Determination & Findings. Determines the acquisition strategy that best aligns with customer requirements. Develops acquisition objectives in terms of competition and price range and constructs contractual vehicles, including use of pricing arrangements, subcontracting policy, set-aside policies and similar considerations. Plans comprehensive negotiation strategies, coordinates strategies with other technical experts involved, leads negotiations with contractors to develop contract prices and terms, and awards contracts.

Reviews, validates, and provides guidance on price analysis, market research, the Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), and other pre award documentation. Performs detailed analyses of all elements of cost and price in contractor proposals and makes competitive range determinations. Prepares determinations, findings, and solicitation documents. Develops and recommends acquisition decisions which follow all applicable laws, Comptroller General's decisions, the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and GSA Regulations (GSAR) and other governing regulations as it pertains to assigned acquisitions.

Establishes and maintains relationships with Government agency clients and stakeholders for whom conducting the procurement and with both management and technical personnel of private industry. Coordinates program customer communications including conducting regular advisory group and organizational meetings as assigned. Acts as an official spokesperson for the Government. Provides technical direction and guidance to management, customers, and contractors in assignment area relative to the market, the industry, specifications, socio-economic concerns, and similar matters or unusual problems.

Ensures performance of all necessary actions for effective contracting, ensuring compliance with the terms of the contract, and safeguarding the interests of the United States in its contractual relationships. Performs contract administration, including incremental funding, preparation of rate and cost adjustments, redirection of effort, coordination of time extensions, incorporation of change orders, issuance of stop work orders, issuance of cure notices or show cause letters, monitoring of government property reporting, approval of progress payments, settlement of disputes and claims, and final payment and contract close out. Closes out contracts; issues termination notices; reviews settlement proposals; and develops the government positions with respect to contractor claims.