Contract Specialist

Description

Number of Vacancies: 2

Area of Consideration: Open To The Public

Position Status: Full-Time, Regular

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0095/7

Salary Range: $84,223

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Brief Description of Duties

The incumbent performs generalized duties and responsibilities required for contracting goods and services by formal advertisement and negotiation for the University of the District of Columbia.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as Contract Specialist responsible for pre-award and post-award functions involving specialized procurement of importance to the university.
• Performs procurement plans. Develops procurement objectives for the program in terms of competition and price range; constructs the contractual vehicle including use of pricing arrangements, subcontracting policy, and similar considerations. Prepares and maintains current acquisition plans, appropriate milestone charts and related schedules.
• Develops plans and contractual strategies for the acquisition program, including overall goals and methods to achieve them. Identifies the level and type of services to be provided, particular groups or individuals to be contacted, acceptable results, and alternative courses of action. Develops a pre-negotiation position, determines the types of contracts and negotiation authority to be used, and prepares justifications. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that the plans are implemented.
• Serves as advisor to program officials in procurement planning meetings. Advises program officials of the procurement objectives to be used and assists in the preparation of statements of work. Prepares determinations and findings and solicitation documents. Performs analyzes of all elements of cost in contractor proposals and makes competitive range determinations. Conducts pre-proposal conferences with prospective contractors to arrive at a clear understanding of what is required under the proposed contract. Issues necessary amendments to clarify questions concerning such topics as: specification changes, language ambiguities, or clarification of contract clauses. Explores new and innovative contracting approaches to arrive at an equitable contract arrangement.
• Serves as lead negotiator. Plans the negotiation strategy, coordinates strategy with negotiation teams, and leads the negotiations which are conducted with contractors to develop the contract, prices and terms. Awards the contract.
• Analyzes and reviews the procurement process to assure that proper procedures are followed and recommends changes in the process which will improve procurement activities.
• Terminates contracts on behalf of the University of the District of Columbia or when a contractor has defaulted.
• Performs contract administration. Prepares rate and cost adjustments, redirection of efforts, coordination of time extensions, issues modifications, develops changes orders, issues stop work orders, and issues cure notices or show cause letters.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Three to four years of related experience is required.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by AFSCME local 2087 and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business, or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Residency Preference: A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application for the position, may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a 'satisfactory background investigation' is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources only.

Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/ .