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Contract Specialist

Office of Personnel Management · Posted 77 days ago

Hybrid Durham, NC $108K – $144K Apply by Jul 23, 2026 Contracting ENTJESTJINTJISTJ
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About the Role

As a Contract Specialist at the GS-1102-13, you will be part of Facilities, Security and Emergency Mgmt, Office of Personnel Management. If selected, you will lead cradle-to-grave acquisitions for supplies and services, develop acquisition strategies and solicitations, conduct market research and source selections, administer contracts and purchase orders, and advise program offices on Federal procurement requirements.

What You'll Do

  • →Lead cradle-to-grave procurement actions for supplies and services using formal contracting and simplified acquisition procedures.
  • →Advise program offices on acquisition planning, including statements of work, independent estimates, acquisition strategies, market research, small business set-aside decisions, and SAM notices.
  • →Serve as a technical expert on contract types, procurement methods, market and industry conditions, specifications, and socioeconomic considerations; prepare acquisition plans and solicitation documents.
  • →Lead source selection activities, including evaluating technical and cost proposals or bids, conducting cost and price analyses, establishing competitive ranges, conducting discussions or negotiations, and documenting award decisions.
  • →Execute simplified acquisitions and purchase orders, resolve contractor performance issues, and complete documentation supporting award decisions.
  • →Administer contracts and purchase orders after award, including FPDS entry, contractor performance assessment, equitable adjustments, claims and disputes, option exercise, closeout, and coordination with legal, policy, and competition officials.

Requirements

  • ✓Must be a U.S.
  • ✓This position is eligible for inclusion in the bargaining unit. if the duty station is finalized in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, employees in this position will be represented by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 32.
  • ✓(BU Code - 2286) if the duty station is finalized outside of the Washington, DC metropolitan area, this position will not be represented by a bargaining unit.
  • ✓(BU Code - 7777) This position has a basic education requirement listed under the Qualifications section of this announcement.

Personality Fit

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Job ID: 5906ea83-74e2-45e9-a136-684b631c7c22

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