Corrections Contracts Specialist

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Bureau of Prisons is seeking procurement professionals to support complex contracting and purchasing actions. The role requires evaluating needs, reviewing statements of work, and preparing solicitations in line with bureau policy.

Positions target GS-11 and GS-12 levels with responsibilities spanning price analysis, bid evaluation, and contract award adjustments. This is an on-site opportunity in Stockton, California with strict compliance and documentation requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing guidance in procurement interpretation as it relates to type, authority, and limitations.
• Experience in reviewing requisitions for adequacy of the statement of work, soliciting pricing proposals or quotations, awarding purchase orders and/or contracts.
• Experience in conducting price analysis using price history, market prices, or catalogs to assure reasonableness of prices.
• Experience in negotiating settlements for changes and approving contract payments.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement activities to ensure proper interpretation of contracting requirements.
• Review requisitions and statements of work for adequacy and completeness.
• Solicit pricing proposals, evaluate bids, and award contracts or purchase orders.
• Negotiate terms, changes, and approve contract payments.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Price analysis

Contract negotiation

Requisition review

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate education

Job description

The US Bureau of Prisons is seeking procurement professionals to support complex contracting and purchasing actions. The role requires evaluating needs, reviewing statements of work, and preparing solicitations in line with bureau policy.

Positions target GS-11 and GS-12 levels with responsibilities spanning price analysis, bid evaluation, and contract award adjustments. This is an on-site opportunity in Stockton, California with strict compliance and documentation requirements.