Federal Contracting Specialist — Procurement & Negotiations

U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Coast Guard in Boston, MA seeks a Contracting Specialist at GS-1102-9/11/12 to support procurement activities within BASE BOSTON PROCUREMENT and CONTRACTING DEPARTMENT. Responsibilities include drafting contracts, negotiations, and bid analysis, with opportunities for career progression.

Required education includes a bachelor’s degree or equivalent hours; graduate studies or professional degrees are applicable for higher grades. National service experience welcome.

Qualifications

• A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree in any field.
• At least 24 semester hours in accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Assist Contracting Officer with contract drafts.
• Assist with negotiations with potential contracts.
• Assist in analyzing bids and proposals.
• Perform cost/price analysis and review data to determine reasonableness.
• Monitor contract administration through delivery and closeout.

Skills

Contracting experience

Bid/Proposal analysis

Negotiation support

Education

Bachelor's degree

24 semester hours in related fields

Master's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Coast Guard in Boston, MA seeks a Contracting Specialist at GS-1102-9/11/12 to support procurement activities within BASE BOSTON PROCUREMENT and CONTRACTING DEPARTMENT. Responsibilities include drafting contracts, negotiations, and bid analysis, with opportunities for career progression.

Required education includes a bachelor’s degree or equivalent hours; graduate studies or professional degrees are applicable for higher grades. National service experience welcome.