This position is part of the Office of Management, Department of Energy, with dedicated support to the Office of Environmental Environment. As a Contract Specialist, you will be responsible for all phases of contract management, encompassing formation, solicitation, negotiation, cost and price analysis, award, administration, termination, and close-out.
The Department of Energy's mission is to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. The Office of Management office works to deliver corporate support, leadership, and oversight at the Department of Energy for a wide range of management, procurement, and administrative functions.
We are truly honored that DOE has been named America's #1 Best Employer for Veterans in 2023 by Forbes-not only among Government agencies, but among employers across the U.S. We are so proud of this ranking which reflects our commitment to the employment of veterans. As so many veterans at DOE renew their service to our Nation, we are deeply committed to their success and advancement.
Veterans shape the future of energy As a Contract Specialist, at the full performance level, you will: Act as a senior procurement authority and expert business advisor to executive leadership, program managers, and technical directorates. Lead the planning and issuance of solicitations characterized by unique technical specifications, lack of regulatory precedent, or specialized market conditions.
Establish the negotiation objectives and negotiates directly with management on complex cost-accounting standards, proprietary rights/data licensing, multi-tiered profit arrangements, and high-stakes terms and conditions. Serve as the principal authority for resolving major contractual disputes, extensive Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs), and formal contractor claims.
Direct full lifecycle administration for major cost-reimbursement, incentive-fee, and complex fixed-price contracts. Provide senior-level technical direction, quality assurance reviews, and mentoring to lower-graded contract specialists.
This vacancy has a positive education requirement. In order to be rated as qualified, you must provide copies of your college transcripts. Failure to provide copies of your college transcripts may result in a rating of "Ineligible". Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.
Michelle.Darji@hc.doe.gov · 240-405-8563
This position is with Department of Energy Headquarters, Department of Energy.
The posted pay range is $106437 – $187093/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-16.
There are 5 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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