Contract Specialist

Summary The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in the Procurement 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. Responsibilities The Contract Specialist is responsible for implementing – and providing technical guidance to others regarding – small purchase policies, procedures and activities. In this position, you will: Plan, direct, and perform analysis using the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), contracting laws, Inspector General or Comptroller decisions, and similar guidelines. Review and approve procurement strategies and contract provisions for team members, including competition requirements, evaluation criteria, terms and conditions, intellectual pro...