Federal Contract Specialist — Lead, Procurement & Negotiations

U.S. Government Publishing Office; Washington; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Government Publishing Office is seeking a Contract Specialist to work in Washington, DC, performing procurement planning, bid analysis, and negotiation for a range of acquisitions from paper and equipment to IT and services.

The role includes leading a PG-14 Contract Specialist team and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure compliant, cost-effective awards. As part of a fast-paced federal environment, you will develop procurement strategies, promote competition, and prepare comprehensive

Qualifications

• Determine contract type, set milestones, develop procurement strategies, prepare documentation, promote competition, solicit quotes/proposals, identify sources, and negotiate for better technical responses or more reasonable pricing.

Responsibilities

• Process and negotiate a variety of complex acquisitions for paper, envelopes, cartons, supplies, equipment, construction, IT, and services from initiation of procurement to recommendations for the award of contract.
• Evaluate bids, perform cost/price analysis, obtain audits and pricing reports, negotiate price and/or technical issues, ensure contractor is eligible for award, and prepare documentation.
• Serve as Team Lead in direct support of the PG-14 Contract Specialist team supervisor.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Negotiation

Cost/price analysis

Bid evaluation

Team leadership

Job description

U.S. Government Publishing Office is seeking a Contract Specialist to work in Washington, DC, performing procurement planning, bid analysis, and negotiation for a range of acquisitions from paper and equipment to IT and services.

The role includes leading a PG-14 Contract Specialist team and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure compliant, cost-effective awards. As part of a fast-paced federal environment, you will develop procurement strategies, promote competition, and prepare comprehensive