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Contract Specialist

Office of Justice Programs · Posted 10 days ago

Hybrid Washington, DC $122K – $158K Apply by Jul 13, 2026 Contracting ENTJESTJINTJISTJ
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About the Role

This position is located in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Administration (OA), Acquisition Management Division (AMD). OJP provides federal leadership, funding, and other critical resources to directly support law enforcement, combat violent crime, protect American children, provide services to American crime victims, and address public safety challenges, including human trafficking and the opioid crisis.

What You'll Do

  • The duties and responsibilities for a GS- 1102-13 generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Serves as a Contracting Officer/Contract Specialist in the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Administration (OA), Acquisition Management Division (AMD).
  • Analyzes requirements and recommends revisions to statements of work and the specifications they contain.
  • Provides assistance to requestors by aiding in the definition, preparation and submission of required documents and forms for the Government's need.
  • Surveys the market to determine the availability of items and services with specialized requirements.
  • Assists the customer with development of acquisition documents (Acquisition Plan, D&F, Sole Source Documentation, etc) Identifies appropriate contract types such as labor hour, time and material, or firm fixed price.
  • Determines procurement strategy, including any, small business set-aside decisions and terms.
  • Leads technical evaluations as Source Selection Decision Authority and awards contract vehicles within warrant authority Negotiates price, contract specifications, delivery dates, incentives, and other terms and conditions.
  • Prepares and coordinates case files on appeals, protests, or mistakes in the bidding procedures of assigned contracts.
  • Procures acquisition supplies/services utilizing NASA SEWP, GSA Schedule, NITAAC, etc

Requirements

  • If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements, please see the statements below.
  • Education must be reviewed and certified by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.
  • Department of Education, in order for it to be creditable towards your qualifications.
  • Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from accredited institution.
  • FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.
  • You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program.
  • It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
  • For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.
  • If you are qualifying on foreign education, you MUST submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency.
  • All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

Personality Fit

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

Job ID: 0f310b38-c322-4d76-be9f-65efb0e497b5

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