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    The GSA OIG operates as an autonomous entity within GSA under a presidentially appointed, Senate confirmed Inspector General who supervises a diverse team of over 300 professionals in headquarters administrative, legal, and operational components and in regional operational offices throughout the country. We are seeking a highly motivated and qualified Contract Specialist to be a proactive member of our team.

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    Responsibilities

     As a Contract Specialist you will be:

    • Serving as a warranted contracting officer responsible for the full range of pre-award, award, and post-award functions including acquisition planning, requirements development, solicitation preparation, price/cost analysis, negotiation, evaluation, administration, termination, and contract closeout.
    • Serving as a primary in the development and administration of procurement processes, including contract planning, development of requests, recommendations in proposals and the procurement of equipment, supplies, services, information technology (IT) equipment and systems, and supporting relevant OIG initiatives and interest.
    • Interpreting policies and procedures of procurement and contract information; accepting contract proposals and selecting awardees and researching the validity of data provided and providing alternative solutions, if required.
    • Working with other specialists internal and external, including the OIG Counsel to resolve issues and formulate appropriate responses to procurement issues.
    • Providing business advice and solutions to OIG program offices and the Deputy Assistant General for Administration regarding all aspects of acquisition planning and management for the procurement of supplies and services based on expert knowledge of Federal contracting theories, statues, principles, practices, and procedures.
    • Responsible for procurement oversight and contracting of a wide variety of supplies, vendors, equipment, and services; participating in the negotiation of equipment and services, including the procurement of specialty items, furniture, manpower, and maintenance services.
    • Responsible for the analysis and evaluation of contracting policies and practices, providing policy interpretation, and the initiation, development and recommendation of new contracting policies, procedures and guidance.
    • Providing excellent customer service to clients, responsive to clients' inquiries and issues, demonstrating flexibility and agility in procurement strategies and good judgement.

    Travel Required

    Occasional travel - Selected applicant must be able to acquire and maintain a government-issued travel charge card.

    Supervisory status

    No

    Promotion Potential

    13

  • Job family (Series)

    1102 Contracting

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/554190200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.