CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Summary This position is part of the War Media Activity. The incumbent will serve as a Senior Contract Specialist and Lead Negotiator, performing a full range of pre­-award and post-award duties with delegated contracting officer authority for acquisition planning, preparation of price/cost analyses for designated actions, formulating negotiation strategies, developing negotiation objectives, and negotiating all types of contracts for operations and equipment requirements. Responsibilities 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 August 12, 2024. As a CONTRACT SPECIALIST at the GS-1102-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as Senior Contract Specialist and Lead Negotiator. Responsible for pre-award and post-award functions involving highly specialized procurement of significant importance...