Strategic Contract Specialist — Acquisition & Negotiations

Defense Logistics Agency; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Logistics Agency is seeking a Contract Specialist to serve as the central point of contact for procurements, performing market research and developing sources. The role involves crafting acquisition strategies, determining contract types, and coordinating with SADBU to meet socioeconomic goals.

The position requires knowledge of contracting principles and regulations, with responsibilities expanding based on GS-09/11/12 levels.

Qualifications

• Basic contracting requirement: A bachelor's degree or DoD/Armed Forces equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Serving as the central point of contact for assigned procurements, performing intensive market research to determine availability of the product or producers and to develop new sources.
• Developing acquisition strategy involving previous history, market conditions and specifications or technical data packages, as well as reviewing Sourcing Strategy recommendations.
• Determining contract type, method of solicitation, options determination, and sources to be solicited
• Checking for adequacy of item description, previous contracts, requirement for option, and appropriate mailing list.
• Coordinating set-asides with the Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Office (SADBU).
• Inputting synopses for formal publications and sealed biddings in accordance with acquisition regulations.
• Considering and recommending acquisition plans to achieve socioeconomic goals for small or disadvantaged businesses, or for businesses in labor surplus areas.

Job description

Defense Logistics Agency is seeking a Contract Specialist to serve as the central point of contact for procurements, performing market research and developing sources. The role involves crafting acquisition strategies, determining contract types, and coordinating with SADBU to meet socioeconomic goals.

The position requires knowledge of contracting principles and regulations, with responsibilities expanding based on GS-09/11/12 levels.