Strategic Government Contracts Specialist

Border Patrol Edu; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking a Contract Specialist to support procurement and administrative functions essential to mission readiness.

Responsibilities include soliciting, initiating, managing and concluding purchase orders and contracts, acquiring equipment, and negotiating service and product terms. The role involves maintaining knowledge of federal procurement laws and regulations, budgeting, and liaising with internal clients to ensure compliant, cost-effective acquisitions

Responsibilities

• Solicit, initiate, manage and conclude purchase orders and contracts
• Acquire equipment and materials including furniture, ammunition, surveillance equipment, and telecommunications equipment
• Purchase and manage service contracts governing information systems, detention management services, financial management services, and guard services
• Evaluate contract proposals and advise senior management about options, negotiating strategies and product research
• Engage in and manage contract negotiations
• Solicit designs and manufacturing specifications from potential contractors about potential products and equipment
• Assess the benefits and liabilities with contract proposals
• Formulate budgets based on projected funds allocation and agency objectives
• Maintain knowledge of all pertinent federal laws and regulations governing procurement practices

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking a Contract Specialist to support procurement and administrative functions essential to mission readiness.

Responsibilities include soliciting, initiating, managing and concluding purchase orders and contracts, acquiring equipment, and negotiating service and product terms. The role involves maintaining knowledge of federal procurement laws and regulations, budgeting, and liaising with internal clients to ensure compliant, cost-effective acquisitions