Contract Specialist (Lead Contracting Officer)

All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The Ideal Candidate for the Contract Specialist position has knowledge and experience with various contracting methods and types, procurement principles, and techniques. The ideal candidate has performed contractual actions, strategy development, planning, requirements, and determinations. The candidate has experience leading a team of contract professionals in contract negotiation, cost and price analysis, and administration. BASIC REQUIREMENT: Completion of all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to GS-13 or higher level contracting positions, including at least 4-years experience in contracting or related positions. At leas...