Contract Specialist (Direct Hire)

National Transportation Safety Board

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 144,000 - 187,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The National Transportation Safety Board in Washington, DC seeks a Contract Specialist (Direct Hire) to support procurement activities and ensure compliant acquisitions. You will advise on strategy, conduct market research, and lead planning, SOW/JOFOC development, and evaluation planning.

You will develop RFQs/RFPs, manage pre- and post-award work, perform cost/price analyses, negotiate with vendors, and oversee contract administration through closeout in accordance with FAR requirements.

Qualifications

Education must be accredited; foreign education must be evaluated.
No education substitution at this grade level.
Applicants must meet all agency qualification requirements and obtain the appropriate clearance.

Responsibilities

Advising technical personnel on acquisition strategy and market research.
Performing procurement planning and developing procurement objectives.
Preparing acquisition plans and providing support with SOWs, JOFOCs, and evaluation plans.
Developing RFQs and RFPs for supplies and services.
Managing pre-award documentation and FAR compliance; cost/price analyses.
Negotiating with vendors; contract administration and closeout.

Skills

Acquisition strategy

Market research

Procurement planning

SOW development

JOFOCs

RFQ/RFP development

Cost/price analysis

Negotiation

Contract administration

Tools

FAR

Job description

Hiring Agency: National Transportation Safety Board
Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Location: Washington, District of Columbia

This position is in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Acquisition Division in Washington, DC. The selectee will perform assignments in support of procurement activities, including pre and post award functions, revising and implementing acquisition and federal procurement related program policies and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

As a Contract Specialist (Direct Hire),GS-1102-14, you will perform the following major duties: Advising technical personnel on acquisition strategy and market research. Performing procurement planning and developing procurement objectives. Preparing acquisition plans and providing technical personnel support with the development of Statements of Work (SOW), Justifications of Other than Full and Open Competition (JOFOCs), and Proposal Evaluation Plans.

Development of Requests for Quotes (RFQ) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for supplies and services. Development and coordination of pre-award documentation and activities as required by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Performing cost/price analysis of a variety of pre-award and post-award procurement actions. Negotiation with vendors; contract administration, contract closeout; and other acquisition related tasks and activities.

Requirements & Education

There is no education substitution at this grade level. GENERAL EDUCATION: All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at an institution that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for it to be credited towards qualifications. For a list of schools that meet these criteria, see https://www.ed.gov/accreditation?src=rn.

Applications submitted without the required supporting documents will not be accepted. An unofficial transcript; statement from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official; or equivalent documentation is acceptable at the time of application. Education submitted must be appropriately accredited by an accredited body recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. For additional information, refer to the U.S.

Department of Education web site at: http://www.ed.gov FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S.

education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Transportation Safety Board, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Confidential security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.