DoD Contracting Specialist - Strategic Negotiator

Defense Logistics Agency; New Cumberland (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Logistics Agency seeks a Contract Specialist to manage cradle-to-grave contracting, including planning, solicitation, evaluation, negotiations, and contract closeouts. Responsibilities span from issuing RFQs/IFBs/RFPs to conducting post-award actions and resolving complex contractual issues, ensuring fair competition and compliance with FAR and DoD policies.

The role requires at least two years in contracting, a bachelor's degree, and DoD-related certification within required timeframes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or a current DoD civilian in an 1102/contracting role with threshold expertise.
• Minimum two years of contracting experience in a Federal environment.
• Knowledge of FAR and DoD procurement processes required.

Responsibilities

• Perform cradle-to-grave contracting actions including acquisition planning, solicitation, evaluation and cost/price analyses, negotiations, contract award, modifications/amendments, terminations, closeouts, and contractor performance reviews.
• Prepare RFQs, IFBs, and RFPs with appropriate clauses, factors, and specifications under FAR.
• Monitor solicitations, issue amendments, answer questions, ensure equal treatment to maximize competition.
• Formulate negotiation strategy and conduct extensive negotiations before/after award; negotiate changes as needed.
• Handle post-award actions and resolve contractual problems with justification and explanations.

Skills

Contracting

Negotiation

FAR knowledge

Security clearance process

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Defense Logistics Agency seeks a Contract Specialist to manage cradle-to-grave contracting, including planning, solicitation, evaluation, negotiations, and contract closeouts. Responsibilities span from issuing RFQs/IFBs/RFPs to conducting post-award actions and resolving complex contractual issues, ensuring fair competition and compliance with FAR and DoD policies.

The role requires at least two years in contracting, a bachelor's degree, and DoD-related certification within required timeframes.