Description du poste
This position is part of the Office of Management, Department of Energy, with responsibility for supporting the Office of Environmental Management. As a Contract Specialist, you will direct all phases of contract management, encompassing formation, solicitation, negotiation, cost and price analysis, award, administration, termination, and close-out.
PRINCIPALES MISSIONS :
The Department of Energy's mission is to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. The Office of Management office works to deliver corporate support, leadership, and oversight at the Department of Energy for a wide range of management, procurement, and administrative functions. We are truly honored that DOE has been named America's #1 Best Employer for Veterans in 2023 by Forbes-not only among Government agencies, but among employers across the U.S. We are so proud of this ranking which reflects our commitment to the employment of veterans. As so many veterans at DOE renew their service to our Nation, we are deeply committed to their success and advancement. Veterans shape the future of energy As a Contract Specialist, at the full performance level, you will: Manage all stages of contract acquisition, from planning to post-award administration, including solicitation, negotiation, and award of contracts for various goods, services, and construction projects. Lead debriefing sessions for unsuccessful offerors and responds to protests, while also guiding contract management actions such as modifications, negotiations, and claims resolution. Ensure contractor compliance with legal, financial, production, and delivery requirements, identifying and resolving potential problems through surveillance and remedial actions. Provide guidance to junior contract specialists and may serve as a lead for contract projects, monitoring progress and ensuring adherence to contractual terms. Develop and implement acquisition strategies for complex procurements. Act as a lead negotiator and primary advisor on contractual matters, resolving disputes and representing the agency.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES :
BASIC REQUIREMENT: A. Applicants must have at least 4-years experience in contracting or related positions. At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower grade level of the position in federal service, as defined under Specialized Experience below. AND B. A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. C. Exceptions: Applicants holding a GS-1102 position in federal service will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupied on January 1, 2000. This also applies to positions at the same grade in the same agency or other agencies if the specialized experience requirements are met. However, they will have to meet the basic requirements and specialized experience requirements in order to qualify for promotion to a higher grade, unless granted a waiver under Paragraph D. D. Waiver: Applicants may request that the senior procurement executive of DOE, at his or her discretion, waive any part of the requirements above. The senior procurement executive must certify that the applicant possesses significant potential for advancement to levels of greater responsibility and authority, based on demonstrated analytical and decision making capabilities, job performance, and qualifying experience. With respect to each waiver granted under this Paragraph D, the senior procurement executive must document for the record the basis of the waiver. If an individual is placed in a position in DOE on the basis of a waiver, DOE may