Senior Contracting Officer
About The Position
The Senior Contracting Officer serves in the Procurement and Contracts Department in the Office of Supply Chain Management at the Headquarters Office or Washington Dulles International Airport. In conjunction with the Contracts Manager, the role performs and leads a wide range of contracting functions from pre-award through post-award, including reviewing, planning, soliciting, evaluating, awarding, administering, and closing out procurements and contracts. The Senior Contracting Officer provides technical guidance to Contracting Officers and ensures proper procedures are followed in contract processing. The position oversees and guides Contracting Officers, supports procurement strategy and document development, conducts market research and proposal reviews, and independently manages procurement processes for construction, professional services, and other service contracts. It also supports contract administration, negotiates contract changes, and trains developmental-level Contracting Officers and COTRs.
Requirements
- Six years of progressively responsible experience in procurements and contracts administration and a bachelor's degree in any field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Knowledge of and ability to implement contract types and contracting methods for construction and A/E projects, goods and services, and/or concessions.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply contracting principles, policies, and procedures to pre-award and post-award actions.
- Knowledge of and ability to ensure compliance with requirements, procedures, and special programs, including the SLBE program and OCIP.
- Knowledge of and ability to plan the procurement process.
- Ability to analyze data and information in detail and make recommendations.
- Ability to speak and write effectively, particularly using negotiation and persuasive techniques.
- Skill using a computer and office suite software, particularly database and spreadsheet software.
- Skill managing multiple projects concurrently.
- A state driver's license in good standing.
- Obtain UPPCC or another nationally or federally recognized procurement certification or credential within one year of hire, promotion, or placement in the job, and maintain required certification.
- Meet in-service and continuing education or training requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Public Policy, Contract Law, or a related field.
- Public sector procurement and contracting experience.
- Experience using an automated procurement processing system for procurement-supply chain management.
- Certification in Procurement by the UPPCC or another nationally or federally recognized procurement certification or credential.
Responsibilities
- Provide oversight and guidance to Contracting Officers, including assistance with developing negotiation strategies for procurement actions.
- Lead program reviews and review procurement documents.
- Assist COTRs in preparing procurement documents, including RFQs, SOWs, RFPs, IFBs, and ICEs.
- Ensure Contracting Officers select appropriate contract types and determine suitable procurement methods and schedules.
- Prepare solicitation documents and incorporate applicable terms and conditions, including SLBE, DBE, MBE, and WBE requirements.
- Develop evaluation factors and identify sources of competition with the COTR through market research.
- Conduct market research to identify potential offerors that can satisfy solicitation requirements and socioeconomic goals.
- Identify new sources or methods to stimulate small or disadvantaged business participation.
- Chair pre-proposal conferences, respond to potential offeror inquiries, and prepare solicitation amendments as required.
- Serve as a point of contact for potential offerors during the pre-award period.
- Conduct commercial reviews of submitted proposals.
- Independently manage procurement processes for construction, professional services, and other service contracts from solicitation through evaluation and award, with little or no supervision.
- Prepare price or cost analyses and conduct negotiations as appropriate to obtain advantageous prices and contract terms for the Airports Authority.
- Ensure Contracting Officers perform contract management and administration functions, including coordinating invoice review and approval with the COTR and certifying payment.
- Provide training to developmental-level Contracting Officers and COTRs.
- Evaluate and negotiate contract changes to price and scope and prepare contract modifications.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
