CONTRACT SPECIALIST

The primary purpose of this position, CONTRACT SPECIALIST, NH-1102-03 is to provide business advice and to perform all pre-award and post-award functions for a wide variety of complex and/or specialized acquisitions, using a wide range of contracting methods and types; and to procure commodities and/or services for complex and/or diversified programs. Major duties: -As part of an Integrated Acquisition Team for an installation, or for development or sustainment of a system or smaller multiple systems within an installation, Direct Reporting Unit (DRU), Field Operating Agency (FOA), specialized unit, etc., plans the overall approach to meet contracting program objectives for a variety of requirements with multiple complexities. -Procure complex and/or diversified services, commodities, and/or construction. Research, interpret, analyze, and apply all regulations, business and industry practices, market trends, Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Comptroller General decisions, public law, case law, and precedents. -Execute post-award contract performance management actions on assigned contracts. -Represent the interest of the organization in a professional manner in meetings and various contacts outside the agency on a variety of issues that often are not well defined.