Senior A/E Contracts Specialist

Smithsonian; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution, located in Washington, DC, seeks a Senior Contract Specialist within the Architect/Engineering and Construction division of the Office of Contracting and Personal Property Management (OCon & PPM). The role focuses on procurement and administration of architectural and engineering service contracts supporting building projects.

Candidates must have 4+ years in contracting, with at least 1 year at the GS-13 level, and a relevant bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• 4 years of contracting or related experience; at least 1 year at the next lower level.
• Bachelor's degree with 24 semester hours in accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, or related fields.
• Waiver authority may apply; documentation required for waivers.
• Specialized experience includes guidance and technical expertise in procurement of A/E service contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, oversight, and technical expertise in the procurement and administration of architectural and engineering service contracts.
• Support construction, restoration, renovation, and rehabilitation of buildings and facilities.
• Ensure qualifications and experience align with responsibilities and agency requirements.

Skills

Specialized experience

Procurement

Contract administration

A/E contracts

Education

Bachelor's degree with 24 credit hours in related fields

Job description

The Smithsonian Institution, located in Washington, DC, seeks a Senior Contract Specialist within the Architect/Engineering and Construction division of the Office of Contracting and Personal Property Management (OCon & PPM). The role focuses on procurement and administration of architectural and engineering service contracts supporting building projects.

Candidates must have 4+ years in contracting, with at least 1 year at the GS-13 level, and a relevant bachelor's degree.