Equipment & Contracts Program Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Salt Lake City seeks a Program Specialist to liaison with Logistics and oversee equipment acquisition for Specialty Care services. You will support contract formation, market research, and end-of-life planning for medical instrumentation and related items.

Major duties include coordinating quotes, updating EER records, and preparing performance work statements and QA plans. Telework may be authorized; standard schedule applies.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at GS-7 level or equivalent.
• Ability to analyze statutes, regulations and business practices for VA Specialty Care service.
• Knowledge of Vista, EER, SEPG and related procurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor end-of-life equipment and recommend replacements.
• Contact vendors for quotes and enter equipment requests in EER.
• Prepare contract documents: WSPs, cost-benefit, and market research.
• Maintain contract records and ensure timely actions aligned with terms.
• Support leadership with contracting and procurement recommendations.

Skills

Contracting knowledge

Report development

Documentation skills

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Communication with leadership

Education

Master's degree or higher

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

Tools

Vista

Electronic Equipment Request (EER)

Strategic Equipment Planning Guide (SEPG)

CPRC/coding website

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Salt Lake City seeks a Program Specialist to liaison with Logistics and oversee equipment acquisition for Specialty Care services. You will support contract formation, market research, and end-of-life planning for medical instrumentation and related items.

Major duties include coordinating quotes, updating EER records, and preparing performance work statements and QA plans. Telework may be authorized; standard schedule applies.