Remote Contract Specialist: Acquisition & Negotiations

Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 62,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

The Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation is seeking a Contract Specialist to manage pre-award and post-award activities across FAR-based procurements. You will evaluate requirements, draft acquisitions, perform price/cost analysis, negotiate, and support contract administration from receipt to closeout.

Ideal candidates have experience with FAR Parts 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and can handle diverse contract types (firm-fixed-price, time-and-materials, cost-reimbursement).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 1 year of specialized experience at or above the next lower grade level.
• Experience with FAR Parts 8, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 preferred.
• Ability to draft solicitations with standard FAR and TAR clauses.

Responsibilities

• Review requirements package and assist in developing acquisition plans and milestones.
• Draft solicitations incorporating standard FAR/TAR clauses and provisions.
• Evaluate bids/quotes/proposals; perform price/cost analysis; conduct negotiations; recommend awards.

Skills

FAR knowledge

Negotiation

Price analysis

Contract administration

Acquisition planning

Market research

Education

Bachelor's degree

24 semester hours in accounting/finance/business/contracts

Job description

The Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation is seeking a Contract Specialist to manage pre-award and post-award activities across FAR-based procurements. You will evaluate requirements, draft acquisitions, perform price/cost analysis, negotiate, and support contract administration from receipt to closeout.

Ideal candidates have experience with FAR Parts 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and can handle diverse contract types (firm-fixed-price, time-and-materials, cost-reimbursement).