Contract Specialist

The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located within the Architect/Engineering and Construction division of the Office of Contracting and Personal Property Management (OCon & PPM). OCon & PPM is responsible for the overall planning, management and execution of SI's contracting, acquisition and procurement, privacy, personal property and travel programs.

The Contract Specialist oversees contracting and procurement for the Architect/Engineering and Construction division. In this position, you will: Supervise, manage, and oversee the preparation and execution of contracts for the Architecture-Engineering and Construction services division. Provide professional advice and consultation to top level management officials regarding matters related to procurement and contracting. Plan, organize, direct, and supervise the personnel and activities of the Architect/Engineering and Construction services division.

Conditions of Employment Qualification requirements, including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date. See the 'Required Documents' section for additional information. For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on OPM Website.

See basic education requirements above.