LEAD CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Job TitleContracting SpecialistDutiesYou will perform a full range of contracting functions including awarding, administering, negotiating, terminating and closing out various types of cost and fixed price contracts.You will perform or direct in-depth evaluations of financial and technical capabilities or performance of potential contractors.You will oversee and perform the contracting actions necessary for the successful completion of projects or availabilities.You will prepare solicitations in the Standard Procurement System (SPS) or in other procurement systems as may be authorized.You will serve as lead contracting specialist and negotiator.You will plan and execute the negotiation strategy, coordinate contract execution with program and technical analysis teams, and lead negotiations through to conclusion.You will monitor contractor technical performance over the life of the contracts.You will serve as a Team Lead in a senior technical specialist role as a non-management, non-supervisory employee.You will receive work assignments or packages from Supervisory Contract Specialist, review work packages for completeness, and make further workload assignments with their assigned team of contract specialists.You will perform extensive and routine on-the-job training to new employees, interns, and lower level staff members in accordance with established procedures and practices.You will be required to travel to various off-station locations.