Senior Contract Specialist (Level III - IT Acquisition) Non Supervisory

Candidates may be selected at either the NF-4C or NF-4D level, based upon demonstrated knowledge and experience. THIS IS NOT A NON-COMPETITIVE PROGRESSION.

Job Summary: Grade: NF04, Salary Code 4C or 4D. THOSE SELECTED AT THE 4D JOB SUMMARY/DUTIES ARE GENERALLY MORE INDEPENDENTLY ENGAGED IN HIGH VISIBILITY PROJECTS WITH GREATER SIGNING AUTHORITY. 

Job Summary: Performs all functions related to Information Technology procurements, including review, oversight and initiation of procurements.  Works closely with Code I Program Managers and CORs as Contracting Officer assigned to various projects.   

Duties and Responsibilities: 

-    Responsible for all Information Technology procurement/acquisition actions for Pre-Award, Award, and Post-Award from the cradle to the grave, including but not limited to: Procurement planning; Source Selection; Large Contracts; Contracting by Negotiation; Cost and Price Analysis; Contract Administration; Terminations and Claims; Simplified Acquisition and Micro Purchase.

-    Works closely with Code I Program Managers and CORs as Contracting Officer assigned to various projects.  Keeps supervisor, Director, and VP of Corporate Contract abreast of the status of assigned projects.

-    Maintains Work in Progress and Contract database with the most up-to-date information.

-    Conducts special studies; develops and implements prototype solicitation packages for unique supplies and services requiring innovative, specialized, and non-standard acquisition action such as third-party agreements; writing, reviewing, and approving Software License Agreements; Service Level Agreements; and Master License and Service Agreements. Evaluates the effectiveness of new techniques and recommend changes for improvement based on the evaluation.

-    Serves as Contracting Officer with signatory authority of $1M signature authority, or as otherwise assigned via NEXCOM’s Procurement Instruction, whichever is more.

-    Develops, formulates, and implements plans, policies, procedures, and standards applicable to Information Technology buying/acquisition functions. Keeps abreast of legal and regulatory changes and provides guidance on implementation and utilization of NEXCOM procurement policy and procedures to personnel, for Information Technology Procurement.

-    Presents NEXCOM's position to Contract Review Board and senior procurement personnel regarding solicitation requirements, proposal analysis, detailed cost and price analysis for determination of fair and reasonable pricing; prepares breakdown and evaluation of merits of offers and makes recommendations for award.

-    Prepares correspondence to suppliers, vendors, industry associations, legal representatives, and other governmental agencies and responds to inquiries, protests, disputes, and proposed actions from other concerned NEXCOM elements, higher authority, and legal counsel.

-    Participates in Command Inspections, PMRs, special studies, and projects to improve methods and techniques for more efficient, cost-effective buying. Reviews data obtained and prepare a report of findings and make appropriate recommendations.

-    Develops contract clauses and other contractual terms and conditions relating to Information Technology procurements.

-    Resolves issues relative to IT procurements, solicitations, contract formats, schedules, negotiations, awards, modifications, and amendments.

-    Monitors corrective actions required to improve contract effectiveness and to assure compliance with requirements.

-    Meets with industry representatives, individually or collectively, regarding system-wide/regional Information Technology procurements; evaluates industry input and proposes contract revisions as applicable.

-    Develops evaluation factors and criteria for best-value procurements.

-    Works proactively with customers/businesses to develop evaluation factors and criteria for best value requirements.  Oversees functions of technical evaluation committees; staffs information and technical data, technical summaries, and individual panel ratings;  makes final recommendations for awards; and negotiates to secure the most favorable prices, terms and conditions.

-    Composes and develops contract language, proposal abstracts, and clauses for services, products, leases, and licensing agreements.

-    Plans negotiation strategies and coordinates/conducts negotiations with Contractors.

Performs post-award contract administration, prepares COR and ACOR letters of appointment, Contract Administration Plans, ensures contract requirements are met, and provides COR and ACOR training.

-    Cancels, negotiates changes, and terminates contracts, as applicable.

-    Reviews item descriptions and proper contract schedules to ensure maximum competition and regulatory compliance.

 4 years of Required Experience Includes:
A 4-year Baccalaureate degree, in any field.

OR
At least 24 semester hours in business disciplines including, accounting, law, business, finance, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.

OR 

Current associates in 1102 series positions on January 1, 2000, will be considered to have met the general requirements for this position.

AND

Required Specialized Experience: Three years of progressive contracting experience (government or private sector) which provided the candidate to demonstrate the ability to execute a majority of the following: negotiate and award technical or complex purchase requirements; prepare and issue requests for proposals; conduct negotiations with offertory; independently prepare appropriate correspondence; knowledge of competitive range determinations; independently evaluate proposals and prepare contract action/contract review board memorandums; present case to award large purchases to contract review board; debrief unsuccessful offertory and/or independently prepare appropriate documentation to provide debriefing information to unsuccessful offerors.