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Contract Specialist

Government Publishing Office · Posted 3 days ago

Hybrid Washington, DC $122K – $158K Apply by Jul 21, 2026 Contracting ENTJESTJINTJISTJ Transportation
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About the Role

GPO employees possess a diverse array of talent in many administrative fields and trades. We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing, publishing, storage, and distribution of digital content. If you are an energetic, inventive individual looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career opportunity, GPO may be the place for you. This position is part of the Agency Acquisitions, Government Publishing Office in Washington, District of Columbia.

What You'll Do

  • Determine contract type, set milestones, develop procurement strategies, prepare documentation, promote competition, solicit quotes/proposals, identify sources, and negotiate for better technical responses or more reasonable pricing.
  • Process and negotiate a variety of complex acquisitions for paper, envelopes, cartons, supplies, equipment, construction, IT, and services from initiation of procurement to recommendations for the award of contract.
  • Evaluate bids, perform cost/price analysis, obtain audits and pricing reports, negotiate price and/or technical issues, ensure contractor is eligible for award, and prepare documentation.
  • Serve as Team Lead in direct support of the PG-14 Contract Specialist team supervisor.

Requirements

  • Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level.

Personality Fit

This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:

Job ID: 9d2c0ba8-4a61-4fee-a284-ef2b00bace21

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