Public Sector Contracts & Procurement Specialist

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Loretto (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System is seeking a procurement professional to oversee the acquisition of supplies and services for agency operations. The role involves evaluating bids, coordinating contracts, and ensuring compliance with federal procurement rules.

The position requires either a 4-year degree or graduate education with related experience. Candidates must meet specific GL-07/GL-09 criteria and documentation may be requested for verification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field or 24 semester hours in business/related fields.
• Graduate education: 1 year (GL-07) or 2 years (GL-09) of graduate study or law degree.
• Graduate Education fields include accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, etc.
• Education must be transferable/accepted by a U.S. college or university for credit.

Responsibilities

• Procure supplies or services through formal advertising or limited negotiations.
• Review requisitions to determine proper specifications or purchase descriptions.
• Evaluate bids or proposals for compliance with specifications and clauses.
• Coordinate contracting activities and obtain wage information or clearances.
• Draft final contracts including specifications, packing/shipping, and standard clauses.

Skills

Procurement experience

Bid evaluation

Contract coordination

Negotiation skills

Requisition review

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate education or law school

Education and experience mix

Job description

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System is seeking a procurement professional to oversee the acquisition of supplies and services for agency operations. The role involves evaluating bids, coordinating contracts, and ensuring compliance with federal procurement rules.

The position requires either a 4-year degree or graduate education with related experience. Candidates must meet specific GL-07/GL-09 criteria and documentation may be requested for verification.