LEAD CONTRACT SPECIALIST

You will serve as a LEAD CONTRACT SPECIALIST in the NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND/ACQUISTIONS of NAVFAC NORTHWEST.

You will lead a team of Contract Specialists and provide a full range of contract specializations including acquisition planning, solicitation, negotiation, cost and price analysis, evaluation and award, and administration for various contract types.

You will perform a variety of computations relative to item costs, specification requirements, delivery charges, and transportation costs.

You will perform pre/post award functions relating to the planning, development, advertisement, award, administration and close out of contracts for the procurement of supplies, services, and construction.

You will be responsible for assisting in preparing/reviewing solicitations, conducting pre-proposal conferences, responding to pre-bid/pre-proposal inquiries, and evaluating contractor price/cost proposals.

You will assist with negotiating changes in price(s), terms and conditions, wage adjustments, overhead rate agreements due to contract specification, changed site condition(s), etc.

You will perform or direct in-depth evaluation of the financial and technical capabilities or the performance of potential contractors.

Applicants must meet the following Basic Education Requirement of the Department of Defense Qualification Standard for Contracting Positions: A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. NOTE: The education requirement listed above applies only to individuals entering DoD GS-1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000. Current civilian personnel in DoD who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000 are exempt from meeting this requirement. Current military members who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent) 1102 or before September 30, 2000 are also exempt from meeting this requirement.