CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS SPECIALIST

This position is located within the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)), under the Office of the Executive Director and directly supports !he Acquisition Service Office. Major duties: This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection. This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) in accordance with Section II.B.4.b and Pub. L. 111-383. DHA for AcqDemo Business and Technical Management Professional Career Path (NH) Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following: Delivers technical, analytical, and administrative support for contracting, Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs), interagency agreements, and acquisition-of-service actions within the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)). Reviews funding-data packages for contract awards, incremental funding actions, and interagency agreements. Researches emerging acquisition policies, statutory updates, and national-defense priorities, including small business initiatives and prototyping pathways. Refines operational workflows and escalates complex or sensitive issues to the Senior Contract & Agreements Manager, Contracting Officer, or other authorities as needed. Compiles and analyzes organizational inventory and spend data for contracted services, identifies trends and cost drivers, seeks efficiencies, and works with program offices to resolve documentation deficiencies before submitting to the SRRB or servicing contracting activities.