Contract Specialist

Job Title

This position requires knowledge of contracting principles, laws, regulations and procedures applicable to pre-award and post-award actions sufficient to award and administer a contract. Contracting Officer's procurement authority, including delegation of authority and administration of contracts will occur under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Supplies, Services, and Material Management Division under the Acquisition and Material Management Division (AMMD). The Capitol Power Plant will provide supervision to prioritize work based on its strategic, operational, and emergency acquisition requirements for contracts above and below the simplified acquisition threshold.

Major Duties

Performs a variety of duties involving pre and post award functions, including issuance of contract modifications, negotiation of changes, exercise of options, investigation and resolution of delays and/or performance issues, contract reviews to evaluate performance, issuance of contractor performance appraisals/assessments, sub-contractor surveillance, disposition of claims, commissioning, acceptance, completion of closeout procedures and similar matters as directed.

Reviews contractor performance through site visits, email correspondence and telephone conversations as appropriate; Monitors contractor activities to ensure compliance with technical, financial, delivery and other terms of the contract.

Serves as Contracting Officer with signatory authority up to $10 million to enter into contracts for acquisition of significant requirements or programs.

Prepares formally advertised and negotiated solicitations and contracts, including all related documentation.

Drafts nontechnical specifications, delivery or performance requirements, inspection instructions and all other special and standard clauses; Prepares all documents required for contract awards.

Performs detailed analysis to determine completeness and responsiveness of bids in the case of Invitations for Bids (IFBs) and compliance of offeror's proposals with solicitation requirements in the case of Request for Proposals (RFPs).

Position requires communication to achieve effective relationships between Acquisition and Material Management Division, AOC senior staff, Rules Committee personnel, Members of Congress and their staff, oversight committee staff, general public and contractors to achieve mission critical requirements.

Must be adept at oral and written communications so as to address up to 50 people at a time and to write coherent, compelling memorandums and/or white papers. Requires effective communication and interface with senior leadership, project executives, technical experts and Congressional oversight.

Performs other related duties as assigned.