The purpose of this position is to serve as a Supervisory Contract Specialist with responsibility for pre-award and post-award functions involving highly specialized procurements of significant importance to the Health and Human Services, health, regulatory or human services programs. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Contract Specialist Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Performs pre-award and post-award contracting functions on complex, high-dollar acquisitions involving cost-type and fixed-price contracts for technical services supporting Agency research programs. Direct supervisory duties for four (4) Contract Specialists and two (2) Purchasing Agents.
Leads negotiations and performs cost/price analysis, including review of cost breakdowns, to establish competitive ranges and obtain favorable terms for the government. Performs contract administration functions, including ensuring contractor compliance, reviewing vouchers, negotiating modifications, and preparing contract close-out documents.
Provides authoritative advice to Agency management on complex procurement issues and evaluates the impact of legislative and policy changes on acquisition programs.
This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $111338 – $144741/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-27.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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