Senior Contract Specialist - Pre/Post Award, Remote

Federal Emergency Management Agency; Emmitsburg (MD); Remote; USD 122,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in Emmitsburg, MD seeks a Contract Specialist to manage pre-award and post-award activities, including issuing solicitations, evaluating bids, and negotiating modifications in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations and agency policy.

The position covers administration of large, complex contracts with various contracting methods, plus travel and potential telework per FEMA policy.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of pre-award functions and post-award contract administration.
• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations and agency policy is essential.
• Ability to analyze cost estimates and price proposals and negotiate contract terms.
• Experience monitoring contractor performance and administering contracts.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-award activities: issue solicitations, review bids, assess bidders' capabilities and finances.
• Perform post-award activities: administer contracts, monitor performance, advise on costs and payments.
• Prepare solicitations, analyze proposals, and negotiate with contractors.
• Utilize contract writing tools for acquisitions and agreements.

Skills

Contract management

Federal Acquisition Regulations

Contract negotiation

Cost/price analysis

Vendor communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Contract writing tools

Job description

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in Emmitsburg, MD seeks a Contract Specialist to manage pre-award and post-award activities, including issuing solicitations, evaluating bids, and negotiating modifications in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations and agency policy.

The position covers administration of large, complex contracts with various contracting methods, plus travel and potential telework per FEMA policy.