As a Contract Specialist, you will be responsible for pre-& post-award functions pertaining to highly complex, multidisciplinary supply, service, information technology, construction and Architect-Engineer contracts, and interagency agreements in support of WAPA's mission. This is NOT A REMOTE POSITION. For WAPA employees, location is negotiable, limited to their current duty station; all other applicants are restricted to be physically present at one of the duty locations listed.
As a Contract Specialist, you will: Perform in-depth analyses of all cost elements in contractor proposals and developing competitive range determinations that significantly influence source selection. Mentor lower-graded personnel as subject matter expert, providing technical guidance and fostering professional development, and actively contributes to team initiatives as directed by leadership. Draft and secure legally defensible determinations and findings, preparing robust solicitation documents, and executing all phases of contracting from initial requirement identification through final contract close-out. Adjudicates complex claims, negotiates and settles disputes, initiates and manages terminations for convenience or cause. Monitors Government property reporting and utilization, provides authoritative direction to Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), approves substantial payments, and ensures meticulous contract closeout. Exercise full contracting officer (CO) authority as formally delegated by the Head of the Contracting Activity, operating with a high degree of independence and accountability.
This vacancy has a positive education requirement. In order to be rated as qualified, you must provide copies of your college transcripts. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Department of Education Accreditation Search to verify school accreditation. 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. DO NOT email or mail in any of your application documents. Documents will not be accepted outside of the online application system. Failure to provide copies of your college transcripts may result in a rating of "Ineligible".
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