Job Details

Provides contracting oversight support by serving as a liaison on behalf of the assigned Branch/team employees, contractors, and management to ensure prompt and accurate handling of contracting transactions.

Communicates to the team the assignment, project, problem to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues under review, along with deadlines and time frames for completion.

Performs "cradle to grave" acquisition management functions for Avionics and Electronics weapon systems assigned.

Conducts intensive market research to broaden the competitive base and determines or approves the contracting methodology to be employed in fulfilling customer requirements.

Prepares detailed statements of work, special contract provisions, and analyzes all source selection elements and cost elements in contractor proposals.

Manages highly complex awards and/or negotiates resolutions to expedite contractual matters.

Monitors contractor performance throughout the contract period and makes determinations regarding the exercise of options to maintain or extend contract terms as conditions warrant.

Qualification Summary

To qualify for a Lead Contract Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support:

• Basic Contracting Requirement: A bachelors degree from an accredited institution OR current civilian employee in DoD or Armed Forces occupying an 1102 or comparable military contracting position with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold.
• Contracting Officer Requirement: At least 2 years of experience in a contracting position.
• Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience in soliciting, negotiating, evaluating acquisitions, preparing recommendations, and conducting cost analysis relevant to this position.

Experience can include paid or unpaid work, volunteer work through programs like Peace Corps or AmeriCorps, and other organizational work that builds relevant skills.

Compensation: $109,749 - $142,676 per year

About Us

The Defense Logistics Agency is part of the Department of Defense, providing logistics support to military and federal organizations, with a workforce of 25,000 employees.