Contract Specialist

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Loretto (PA)

On-site

USD 59,000 - 85,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in the United States (Loretto, PA) is seeking qualified personnel to manage procurement transactions and contract administration across a broad range of materials and services.

Responsibilities include negotiating formal contracts, preparing procurement reports, and developing new sources of supply while upholding security requirements for all correctional facilities.

Qualifications

Transcripts must be uploaded and linked from USAJOBS if education is required.
Degrees must be from accredited colleges or universities.
Foreign education: see recognition guidelines at the U.S. Department of Education site.

Responsibilities

Perform all aspects of procurement transactions up to and including awards.
Administer and execute personal service and non-personal service contracts.
Negotiate contracts with contractor representatives and meet on formal procurement activities.
Prepare and submit procurement reports required by GSA, DOJ, and other agencies.
Develop new sources of supply and stimulate bidding participation.
Administer complex procurement actions (e.g., firm fixed price with redetermination, escalation provisions, cost sharing, fixed price incentives).
Maintain security responsibilities as part of all correctional institution duties.

Education

Superior Academic Achievement

GPA 3.0+ (4.0 scale)

Official transcript required

Foreign Education recognition

SA.A. eligibility consideration

Job description

Hiring Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for performing all aspects of procurement transactions up to and including awards. Primary responsibility involves the administration and execution of personal service contracts, non-personal service contracts, formally advertised and negotiated procurement involving a wide range of materials, services and equipment. Responsible for meeting with contractor's representatives to negotiate formal contracts.

Prepares and submits various procurement reports required by General Services Administration, Department of Justice, etc. Responsible for developing new sources of supply by stimulating interest in the bidding. Prepares, evaluates and administers complex procurement actions such as the following: firm fixed price with redetermination or escalation provisions, cost sharing, fixed price incentive, etc.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with the responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements & Education

ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S.

Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications. Superior Academic Achievement. (S.A.A.) applicants MUST provide a transcript in order to be considered under S.A.A. S.A.A. is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership.

Class standing -- Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses.

Grade-point average (G.P.A.) -- Applicants must have a grade-point average of: 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.

Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society -- Applicants can be considered eligible based on membership in one of the national scholastic honor societies recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies In order to be creditable under this provision, superior academic achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled. If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $59128 – $85093/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.