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Contract Specialist

Offices, Boards and Divisions · Department of Justice
📍 Washington, District of Columbia 💰 $102415 – $158322/yr

Job Summary

The mission of the Antitrust Division is to promote competition by enforcing the antitrust laws to protect economic freedom and opportunity on behalf of the American people. The Antitrust Division has openings for Contract Specialists to join its dedicated team and gain invaluable experience working in the public interest to protect the competitive process. Are you ready to contribute to matters of national importance that promote a competitive and productive American economy?

Major Duties

This position is located in the Acquisitions Management Section (AMS) of the Executive Office (EXO) within the Antitrust Division (ATR). EXO is a very dynamic and fast-paced office, delivering professional management services that power ATR's people and mission. Within EXO, AMS is responsible for providing Division services, guidance, and responsible stewardship of resources, by complying with all Federal regulations, along with Department and Division policies that govern acquisition. As a Contract Specialist, you will: Complex Information Technology Acquisitions - Analyze sources for the products or services to be procured. Procure products and services using negotiation techniques. Professional Services, Expert Witness, and Litigation Support Acquisitions - Monitor outstanding contracts to ensure satisfactory progress, to assure compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract, and to identify problems that threaten contractor performance. Strategic Acquisition Planning and Customer Engagement - Provide procurement advice and assistance to program managers, technical and financial specialists, co-workers, and/or others on contract or procurement policies, problems, or issues. Conducts pre-proposal conference(s) with prospective contractor(s) to arrive at a clear understanding of what is required under the proposed contract. End-to-End Contracting and Acquisition Leadership - Perform work related to the review, analysis, and/or interpretation of procurement policy, concepts, guidance, or procedures for use in the solution of problems or the accomplishment of projects or programs. Solicit, evaluate, negotiate, administer, award, analyze, advise on, and/or terminate contracts for the procurement of supplies and services. Please note: Additional selections may be made beyond the total number of vacancies specified using this vacancy announcement. Further selections may also be made for additional organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.

Education

Applicants MUST submit a copy of transcripts with your application. An unofficial transcript is acceptable to qualify, but it must include your full name, name of the school, the date and degree awarded (if conferred), and the list of classes, grades and credits earned. You will be required to submit an official transcript prior to appointment if you are selected. All academic degrees and course work must be completed at an institution that has obtained accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Click here to check accreditation. *Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. *All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

Contact

jennifer.snyder@usdoj.gov 2025988069

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government

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