Corrections Contracting Specialist

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System seeks a procurement professional to manage essential contracting activities, including planning, solicitations, bid evaluations, and contract drafting. The role supports the agency's mission to ensure secure and efficient procurement processes.

Candidates should have relevant education or equivalent graduate-level experience, with at least one year of specialized procurement experience. Knowledge of federal procurement practices is highly valued.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade.
• Experience reviewing requisitions and determining appropriate method of procurement (formal advertising or negotiation).
• Experience preparing and issuing solicitation documents and selecting appropriate clauses.
• Experience evaluating bids or proposals and ensuring compliance with specifications.

Responsibilities

• Review requisitions and determine procurement methods.
• Prepare and issue solicitation documents and select contract clauses.
• Evaluate bids and propose awards to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Draft final contracts including terms, packing, shipping, and inspection requirements.

Skills

Procurement planning

Solicitation drafting

Bid evaluation

Contract drafting

Education

Bachelor's degree in any field

2 years graduate education or masters or equivalent

Job description

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System seeks a procurement professional to manage essential contracting activities, including planning, solicitations, bid evaluations, and contract drafting. The role supports the agency's mission to ensure secure and efficient procurement processes.

Candidates should have relevant education or equivalent graduate-level experience, with at least one year of specialized procurement experience. Knowledge of federal procurement practices is highly valued.