Senior Federal Contracts Specialist

Department of Homeland Security; Emmitsburg (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Homeland Security in Emmitsburg, MD seeks a GS-1102-level contracting professional for the National Continuity Branch. The position requires comprehensive experience in advising on federal acquisition regulations, pre-award activities, and contract administration for complex procurements.

Applicants must meet formal education and experience standards, including a 4-year degree with 24 semester hours in related fields, and FAC-C or equivalent certification.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' contracting experience with at least 1 year at the next lower grade.
• A 4-year degree with at least 24 semester hours in accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, or related fields.
• Current federal employees must have 52 weeks at the next lower grade.

Responsibilities

• Advise management, customers, or contractors on federal acquisition regulations.
• Prepare contracting pre-award functions (solicitations, proposals, negotiations).
• Administer and close contracts, including monitoring progress and modifications.

Skills

Contracting knowledge

Advising management/customers

Federal acquisition experience

Education

Bachelor's degree with 24 sem hrs in related fields

Job description

Department of Homeland Security in Emmitsburg, MD seeks a GS-1102-level contracting professional for the National Continuity Branch. The position requires comprehensive experience in advising on federal acquisition regulations, pre-award activities, and contract administration for complex procurements.

Applicants must meet formal education and experience standards, including a 4-year degree with 24 semester hours in related fields, and FAC-C or equivalent certification.