SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for planning the overall approach to meet contracting program objectives for procuring a variety of complex requirements involving highly specialized procurements of significant importance to the Agency. Major duties: This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated October 15, 2021. As a SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST at the GS-1102-15 some of your typical work assignments may include: Leads a branch of contracting officers and contract specialists, managing workload, monitoring progress, and mentoring junior employees while providing performance feedback to subordinates. Meets regularly with customers to ensure their needs are met, works to improve productivity, prevent fraud, and ensures all contracting actions adhere to regulatory and statutory guidance. Serves as a Contracting Officer with unlimited signatory authority. The programs supported require a diverse type of contract support, distinguished by all contract types, the aggregate value of which is in the hundreds of millions of dollars. Acts as the branch's technical expert on all contractual and business matters, advising on acquisition strategies, contract types, pricing, and ensuring all work complies with statutory and regulatory guidance. Manages all aspects of a contract's life-cycle, including market research, acquisition planning, cost analysis, solicitation, negotiation, award, administration, and closeout. Plans and develops innovative contract language, terms, and leads both pre-award and post-award negotiations for acquisitions. Directs the full range of post-award contract actions, such as issuing modifications, negotiating changes, exercising options, and resolving contractor delays or claims.