Senior Contracting Officer Representative (COR)

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (DOHHS); Woodlawn (MD); On-site; USD 122,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in Woodlawn, MD seeks a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) at the GS-1101-13 level. You will coordinate with federal agencies and analytical experts to implement private insurance market reform requirements and manage multimillion-dollar contracts.

The role requires FAC-COR Level III certification, strong contract-management skills, and ability to advise on terms, performance, and audits.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at GS-12 level in contract management and oversight.
• Experience evaluating proposals, cost analyses, and contract modifications.
• Ability to interpret FAR, CMS, and agency regulations and communicate findings to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a COR-Level III on multimillion-dollar contracts and task orders, coordinating pre-award and post-award activities with Contracting Officers.
• Assess contract performance, deliverables, invoices, funding, and staffing; identify issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Apply qualitative and quantitative methods to evaluate procurement progress and provide guidance on budgets and procedures.
• Prepare and review solicitation and contract documents, evaluate proposals, support evaluation panels, ensure compliance with requirements.
• Advise program officials on contract terms, monitor costs and milestones, maintain records, and support audits.

Skills

Contracting knowledge

Contract management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

FAC-COR Level III certification

Tools

FAR knowledge

CMS policies

Job description

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in Woodlawn, MD seeks a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) at the GS-1101-13 level. You will coordinate with federal agencies and analytical experts to implement private insurance market reform requirements and manage multimillion-dollar contracts.

The role requires FAC-COR Level III certification, strong contract-management skills, and ability to advise on terms, performance, and audits.