Duties
Uses extensive knowledge of various types of contracts, methods of contracting, and selection factors to plan strategies to procure complex requirements and conduct negotiations in pre-award and post award phases of contracting. Reviews requests, analyzes requirements, and recommends revisions to statements of work or specifications. Evaluate requirements, certification of funds availability, and type of procurement action to be exercised. Decides on type of contract, milestones, and procurement plans. Reviews justifications for single or sole source procurement actions and prepares documentation. Uses extensive knowledge of a variety of program objectives, technical services, and commercial business practices to identify sources, analyze financial data and proposals to participate in planning, negotiation and administration.
Uses federal procurement laws, command contracting regulations, instructions, and Comptroller General decisions as reference to complete work. Independently interprets guidelines to determine extent of relevance. Exercises experienced judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness to identify aspects of regulations and laws for application, to design new provisions or innovative financial arrangements to develop justifications that include modifications that may deviate from usual practice.
Provides guidance to customers, colleagues, and junior procurement staff. Mentors and coaches contract specialists to improve their skills, provides hands on training.
Plans, organizes work, and manages internal procedures and resources. Gathers and determines metrics relating to the procurement function. Liaisons with other services NAF and Appropriated Fund (APF) procurement offices. Monitors participation in system-wide contracts and determines applicability of other NAF or APF contracts for MCCS use.
The incumbent oversees actions and phases of the procurement process for all contractual obligations of MR and MCCS. This includes a wide range of contract specializations in developing solicitations, procuring commodities, and contracting services, overseeing contract negotiations, conducting cost and price analysis, and providing overall contract administration. Complies with DoD Joint Ethics Regulation If appointed as a cardholder under the purchase card program must comply with applicable training and testing.
Assists the Senior Contract Specialist with a variety of assignments to include planning, developing, establishing and directing the contractual strategy for the purchasing and contracting programs for MR and MCCS. Assists the Senior Contract Specialist in developing standard operating procedures, letters of instruction, customer service guides and other procurement guidance as required. Assists the Senior Contract Specialist in developing and implementing policies and procedures for monitoring contractor compliance. Approves corrective action of delinquent vendors to include the assessment of liquidated damages.
Develops strategy, procedure, and direction for proposal evaluations, and ensures compliance with procurement regulations. Develops, directs, and monitors evaluation of proposals criteria and procedures used for proposal evaluation. Assists in directing the full range of purchasing and contract administration within their warrant authority, and direction, including, but not limited to, the issuance of solicitations, awarding of contracts, contract modifications, negotiation of changes, exercise of options for contracts, investigation and resolution of contract delays, contractor performance appraisals, subcontractor surveillance, disposition of claims, and other contractual related matters.
Directs the pre-solicitation process and reviews solicitation documentation to ensure conformity with established policies and procedures. Monitors pre-solicitation strategy and procedures, develops new pre-solicitation strategy and ensures compliance by subordinate personnel.
With proper coordination and communication with Legal Counsel, approves/disapproves a variety of contract terms and conditions. Reviews and analyzes settlement proposals, audit reports, technical evaluations and subcontractor claims processed by contract specialists.
Compiles data to present statistical management reports. Maintains contractual data and history, along with other indicators of program execution and effectiveness.
Settles pre-award and post award disputes and claims and ensures decisions conform to existing federal and local dispute guidelines. Approves pre-award, award and post award documentation and ensures the integrity and substance of determinations and findings. Awards or recommends for award, contracts initiated within MR and MCCS. Advises contractors on appeal rights and procedures.
Performs other related duties as assigned. This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 pounds may be required.