Senior Contracting & Procurement Specialist

DC Government; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DC Government is seeking a Contract Specialist to procure materials for the District. The role focuses on leading bid processes, pricing analyses, and negotiating with contractors to ensure fair and impartial purchasing.

The position requires 4+ years in contracting, with at least one year at the next higher level, and a 4-year degree with related coursework. Training and certifications are part of the career path.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of contracting or related experience, including mandatory training completed.
• Experience must include specialized work at or above the next lower level.

Responsibilities

• Develops bid solicitation, directing teams to establish the SOW and terms.
• Leads pre-proposal meetings to ensure contractors understand requirements.
• Develops pre-negotiation positions and selects contract types and negotiation authority.
• Provides technical guidance and ad hoc training to staff and teams.

Skills

Contracting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, or related field

Job description

DC Government is seeking a Contract Specialist to procure materials for the District. The role focuses on leading bid processes, pricing analyses, and negotiating with contractors to ensure fair and impartial purchasing.

The position requires 4+ years in contracting, with at least one year at the next higher level, and a 4-year degree with related coursework. Training and certifications are part of the career path.