Contract Specialist - Acquisition & Negotiation Expert

US-Joint-Activities; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US-Joint-Activities in Columbia Annex, Maryland, is seeking a Contract Specialist in the DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES). The position supports procurement in accordance with DoD instructions and must adhere to U.S.

Code Title 10 and agency policies. Qualified applicants will have at least one year of specialized contracting experience, including market research, solicitations, and price analysis, plus strong negotiation and contract administration skills to ensure compliance with all terms and

Qualifications

• One year specialized experience in acquisition or contracting.
• Experience with market research, solicitations, and pricing.
• Familiarity with federal procurement laws and DoD policies.

Responsibilities

• Implement acquisition strategies for a wide range of supplies/services.
• Perform pre-award activities including market research and drafting solicitations.
• Apply cost/price analysis techniques to ensure fair pricing.
• Participate in complex negotiations and administer contracts to ensure compliance.

Skills

Acquisition strategies

Market research

Cost/price analysis

Negotiations

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

US-Joint-Activities in Columbia Annex, Maryland, is seeking a Contract Specialist in the DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES). The position supports procurement in accordance with DoD instructions and must adhere to U.S.

Code Title 10 and agency policies. Qualified applicants will have at least one year of specialized contracting experience, including market research, solicitations, and price analysis, plus strong negotiation and contract administration skills to ensure compliance with all terms and