Contract Specialist

The Office of Construction & Facilities Management provides the Department of Veterans Affairs with expertise in design, major construction and lease project management, design & construction standards, & historic preservation. Its work supports the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective facilities for our Nation's veterans and includes soliciting general construction contractors, architects, engineers, and other services for requirements typically valued between $30 million and $100 million. Major duties: Major duties include but are not limited to: Applies Federal Acquisition Regulations in preparing request for proposals (RFP) and request for quotes (RFQ) to ensure full compliance; Oversees planning, preparation and conduct of pre-solicitation, pre-proposal and/or post-awards functions on contracts; Prepares award contracts using contracting language, source selection procedures; Reviews contracts to ensure proper funding allocations and timely payments; Analysis acquisition processes, audits, and small business practices to ensure compliance; Assesses requests for the procurement of complex equipment and services; Provides technical advice, guidance and legal interpretation in all areas of contracting; Utilizes electronic contract management system(s); Communicates as a business advisor to internal and external acquisition customer; and Analysis acquisition processes, audits, and small business practices to ensure compliance. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST. Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: Available - Ad Hoc telework (situational telework) as determined by the agency policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description Title/PD#: Contract Specialist~/00332A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Required Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary, although there are regular and recurring construction inspections requiring a considerable amount of walking, stooping, bending and climbing. Requirements: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.