Contract Specialist

We are the nation's art museum, home to a renowned collection of over 160,000 works of art from antiquity to today. Millions of people come through our doors each year—with even more online—making us one of the most visited art museums in the world. Located on the National Mall, admission to the West and East Buildings, Sculpture Garden, special exhibitions, and public programs is always free. Major duties: The Office of Administration-Procurement and Contracts (APC) provides pre-and post-award functions for a variety of supply, service and construction contracts. Duties for this position include: Negotiating contract modifications and the terms and costs of contract changes. In addition, negotiating the termination settlement with the contractor which may include equitable adjustments, change orders, change proposals, costs, profit, or other related matters. Reviewing termination notices for extent of action (partial or complete), and for compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract. Providing acquisition services by planning and negotiating complex purchases in supplies, information technology systems, services, equipment, and/or construction. Preparing acquisition plans, which may include Statement of Work, risks, source selection strategy, inherently governmental functions, budgeting and funding, competition, socio-economic considerations, contract type, contract vehicle, appropriate milestone charts, related schedules and/or other relevant elements of acquisition planning. Serving as a liaison to program officials in acquisition planning. Providing guidance to a technical evaluation team concerning the proper evaluation techniques pertinent to the respective acquisition. Evaluating contractor claims, supporting the writing of the Contracting Officer determinations, and resolving contractor disputes when necessary. Interpreting contract provisions for contractors and for Gallery officials and providing appropriate advice and guidance. Requirements: Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on OPM Website. It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this job announcement. Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Your resume must include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week.