Contract Specialist

Smithsonian Institution • Washington, DC

17d

About The Position

The Contract Specialist oversees contracting and procurement for the Smithsonian Institution’s Architect/Engineering and Construction division within the Office of Contracting and Personal Property Management (OCon & PPM). OCon & PPM manages the Institution’s contracting, acquisition and procurement, privacy, personal property, and travel programs. The role supervises the preparation and execution of contracts for architecture-engineering and construction services, advises senior management on procurement and contracting matters, and directs division personnel and activities.

Requirements

• Complete mandatory agency training required for progression to GS-13 or higher-level contracting positions.
• At least four years of experience in contracting or related positions, including at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower level.
• A four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, including at least 24 semester hours in a combination of accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management, subject to the stated exceptions and waiver provisions.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal Service, providing guidance, oversight, and technical expertise in procurement and administration of architectural and engineering service contracts supporting construction, restoration, renovation, and rehabilitation of buildings and facilities.
• Promotion candidates must meet qualification requirements, including one year of time-in-grade at the next lower grade, within 30 days of the announcement closing date.
• Submit a resume of no more than two pages that describes relevant experience; include the number of paid or unpaid hours worked per week for part-time or unpaid experience.
• If qualifying through foreign education, provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for the foreign study.
• Pass a pre-employment background investigation.
• May be required to complete a probationary period.
• Maintain a bank account for direct deposit or electronic transfer.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, manage, and oversee the preparation and execution of contracts for the Architecture-Engineering and Construction services division.
• Provide professional advice and consultation to top-level management officials on procurement and contracting matters.
• Plan, organize, direct, and supervise the personnel and activities of the Architect/Engineering and Construction services division.

Benefits

• Federal Government comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Health Insurance.
• Leave.
• Life Insurance.
• Long Term Care Insurance.
• Retirement Program.
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized, subject to availability and approval; an authorized incentive may require a service agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior