Contract Specialist

Full Job Description

This position serves as a Contract Specialist within the Office of the Chief Operating Officer. The position description numbers for this posting are 433680, 433679, 433677, and 433676.

The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.

Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.

Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.

GS-07: Ability to manage and monitor projects and/or contracts.** Ability to communicate in writing.** Ability to interact collaboratively with others.

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

GS-09/11/12: Ability to plan manage and monitor projects and contracts.** Knowledge of Federal contracting laws, regulations, principles, and procedures to develop and issue solicitations and contracts.** Ability to communicate in writing.** Ability to interact collaboratively with others.

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing. Major Duties:

This permanent position is eligible for 100% distant or local telework.

The salary range advertised is for the Washington, DC area and may be adjusted based on the geographic locale of the selected applicant(s).

Selectee(s) will not be eligible for relocation expenses in the event the Library determines the position is no longer suitable for distant telework.

This position serves as a Contract Specialist within the Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Library of Congress, Washington, DC. This position will be utilized throughout the service unit.

The incumbent plans, solicits, awards and administers contracts for service units across the Library As a Contract Specialist at the Library, you will have the opportunity to work with leaders in their fields to understand and help them fulfill their needs through contractual relationships.

You will research and provide guidance on complex issues such as contract structure, negotiation strategies, and performance management in support of your clients' missions.

You will have the opportunity to apply the knowledge you gain to negotiate meaningful and effective contracts for a broad spectrum of your clients' needs, applying your knowledge of law and business practices to establish and maintain client confidence and trust.

You will support, coach, and lead your team members in the consistent and effective application of integrity, honesty, and tact in all of the dealings within your portfolio.

You will learn all aspects of contracting transactions: from working with clients to developing and refining their needs through evaluation, negotiation, and selection of contractors for a dynamic range of supplies and specialized services.

You will learn techniques to research market conditions and sources, developing effective strategies to achieve results, and negotiating to obtain the best value solutions for your clients' diverse needs.

You will hone your skills to effectively manage performance on technically complex contract engagements, including obtaining and monitoring funding levels and expenditures, analyzing contract costs, evaluating firms' fiscal soundness, production capacity, and methods for quality assurance.