Pre/Post-Award Federal Contract Specialist

US-Dhs-Headquarter; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Procurement Operations, seeks a contract specialist to support the acquisition of goods and services across DHS programs.

This non-BU position requires meeting specialized experience and an SPF certification, with emphasis on pre-award and post-award procurement activities. Candidates should demonstrate experience with contracting standards, price analysis, and compliance with federal procurement rules.

Qualifications

• Requires a 4-year degree or 24 semester hours in related fields.
• Specialized experience in contracting and procurement processes.
• SPF certification (FAC-C or DoD Contracting Professional Certification) required.

Responsibilities

• Administer contracts using formal advertising or negotiation procedures.
• Perform price/cost analysis for procurement actions.
• Evaluate proposals and assess soundness of vendor offers.
• Apply statutory and regulatory requirements in contracting decisions.

Skills

Contracting principles

Price/Cost analysis

Proposal evaluation

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree (any field)

24 semester hours in accounting/business/finance/law/contracts/purchasing/economics

Job description

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Procurement Operations, seeks a contract specialist to support the acquisition of goods and services across DHS programs.

This non-BU position requires meeting specialized experience and an SPF certification, with emphasis on pre-award and post-award procurement activities. Candidates should demonstrate experience with contracting standards, price analysis, and compliance with federal procurement rules.