What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Contracts Specialist position at Abacus Service Corporation?
Job Title Senior Contracts Specialist Client Company / Dept. Name United States Government Publishing Office ddress 732 North Capitol Street, NW City Name Washington DC State Name WA-Washington Zip Code DC 20401 If others (Address) Mark up % (if any) Duration of the project Project Start Date 1-Sep-23 Project End Date 30-Sep-24 Due date for Resume submission 17-Aug-23 No. of Openings 2 No. of Maximum Submissions 4 Job Description Senior Contract Specialist shall provide senior level acquisition support and assistance in coordination and oversight of acquisition activities that are high complexity for procuring equipment, materials and services in support of SID business unit. He / she is expected to work under limited supervision, within established procedures, policies and guidelines. Skill set info Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
- BA or BS degree in a business related field, management or legal field, plus fifteen (15) years of direct procurement experience in federal government and / or private sector.
- Proven practical knowledge and excellence of applying the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other USG policies. Experience working with GSA Schedules, GWACS, and MA IDIQs.
- Demonstrated understanding and practical experience of acquisition management principles throughout the full project lifecycle (pre-award to closure). Demonstrated experience in managing multiple contract types for supplies and services (e.g. FFP / LOE, T&M, FFP, CPFF, CPIF, CPAF).
- Demonstrated Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and working effectively in a team environment :
o Ability to anticipate and establish paths to avoid problems and manage administrative processes on behalf of management.
o Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with teams in a demanding work environment. Proven ability to establish positive and productive working relationships at all levels, both internal and external.
o Proven ability to set a positive example for productive teamwork and be proactive in mitigating any misunderstandings, expand working relationships and ability to effectively influence relationships for a positive productive outcome.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Certified Procurement Professional (CPP) or similar certification in government procurement practices. Documentation Required for submission Letters of Commitment from Key Personnel for three years Work Hours ll required activity shall be accomplished during the GPO's regular working hours, which are between 6 : 30 am to 5 : 00 pm, Monday through Friday. Work authorization required US Citizen Only Relocation is accepted N / Remote work N / dditional Notes if any
