What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Specialist position at LPR International?
We are looking to connect with contract specialists or analysts in the procurement industry. Whether you're a seasoned professional with certifications or just beginning your career, we'd love to touch base to potentially connect you with opportunities based in Washington, D.C.!
**For a copy of the job description in full to include additional duties, please email Senior Recruiter ireidy@lprinternational.com.
Job Duties:
- Contract Administration
- Procurement Management
- Market Analysis
- Additional Responsibilities and special projects at the direction of the supervisor
Knowledge Required by the Position:
- Mastery of Federal, Departmental, and relevant foreign governments' contracting and procurement laws, regulations, case precedents, related authorities and principles, court precedents, and contract types and requirements encompassing the full contracting lifecycle to serve as a technical authority on a full range of procurements for the assigned office;
- Ability to assess the financial consequences of procurement actions;
- Expert knowledge of sound business practices and principles to assess the financial and technical capabilities, and/or the performance of the contractors;
- Thorough knowledge of the proper handling of classified documents and proprietary information coupled with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance in order to manage acquisitions for the client global community;
- Expert knowledge and understanding of customers' operations, missions, program goals, and objectives in order to integrate the timing, sequence, and requirements of major acquisition program activities to ensure they are adequately addressed in contracts;
- Mastery of negotiation techniques to meet and deal with senior level business, industry and/or government officials;
- Comprehensive knowledge of the technical specifications, requirements, and special conditions attendant to acquiring the products and services for which the incumbent is responsible, along with specialized security requirements and issues (as applicable) sufficient to ensure that all requirements are addressed and resolve complex issues related to their procurement;
- Knowledge of and ability to use the EFiling component of the Integrated Logistics Management Systems (ILMS) to create and maintain up-to-date, accurate procurement files in accordance with FAR and DOSAR regulations.
All applicants requiring alternative methods of application or screening should contact LPR International directly.
LPR International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran, military discharge status, criminal records that have been sealed or expunged, arrest records not resulting in conviction or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and/or local law.
Salary : $75 - $120
