CONTRACT SPECIALIST

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Major duties: You will analyze complex purchasing and contracting requirements for major programs, advise supervisors on planning and compliance, and ensure schedules, approvals, negotiations, and required documents are completed accurately and on time. You will manage complex purchases for specialized equipment and important services, confirming that funding, required approvals, certifications, and legal conditions are satisfied before orders are placed. You will develop contracting strategies, select suitable contract types and solicitation methods, assess whether competition or special requirements apply, and prepare detailed plans that meet customer needs and approved budgets. You will prepare solicitations, define work requirements and performance standards, conduct market research, identify suitable suppliers, and evaluate offers for completeness, fairness, compliance, and likelihood of meeting program needs. You will administer complex, long-term contracts, monitor contractor performance and required milestones, resolve funding or delivery issues, and recommend corrective actions when contract terms or approved plans need to change. You will review proposed changes to contracting plans and contract requirements, assess their effects on cost, schedule, and program goals, and recommend appropriate decisions to maintain compliance and protect the command's interests. You will represent the command on review panels and working groups, coordinate with staff and project teams, provide authoritative advice on difficult contracting issues, and recommend solutions to problems affecting major programs.