Contracts Specialist

Description

Position Title: Contracts specialist

Company: ACT1 Federal

Location: Consulate General of the United States of America- Frankfurt am Main, Germany

About ACT1: Delivering mission-critical solutions and industry-leading talent to advance the missions of the partners, organizations, and communities we serve.

Job Description: The Regional Procurement Support Office (RPSO) at the American Consulate General in Frankfurt, Germany, is seeking qualified companies to provide full-time Contract Specialists on a temporary basis. The personnel will be required to report to duty at the American Consulate General in Frankfurt

The Contract Specialists will be responsible for performing pre-award through post-award functions for various types of simplified acquisitions. These acquisitions include, but are not limited to:

• Household appliances
• Medical-related articles and equipment (e.g., vaccines, pharmaceuticals, surgical and laboratory equipment)
• Information technology (IT) equipment
• Food services
• Office supplies and equipment
• Furniture
• Automatic data processing (ADP) equipment
• Building and construction materials
• Automotive vehicles and parts
• Power supply systems and parts
• Sanitary equipment and water treatment supplies
• Packing materials
• Gardening tools and supplies
• Gas and heating oil
• Audio-visual products
• Subscriptions and publications
• Coffins and body bags
• Other supplies as required

Responsibilities:

• Applying performance-based standards to select contractors based on the best value to the US Government.
• Verifying that specifications and delivery requirements are clear and complete.
• Conducting advance procurement planning and prepare necessary determinations.
• Developing source selection criteria, including evaluating contractors' past performance.
• Reviewing and analyzing written proposals and evaluate oral presentations.
• Performing price analysis of quotes.
• Conducting pre-award surveys to determine contractors' ability to perform.
• Preparing procurement documentation for the Contracting Officer's approval.
• Determining the suitability of using the Government Purchase Card for orders up to the Micro-Purchase threshold (FAR 2.101).
• Administering orders with vendors until completion.
• Performing post-award duties, including negotiating modifications and monitoring contractor performance.
• Maintaining liaison with the requesting office to resolve technical disputes and ensure successful procurement action completion.

Requirements

Clearance

• Must have an active Public Trust Clearance

Education:

• University degree in business management, accounting, public administration, or law; or successful completion of an apprenticeship in these fields. (at least two years in duration) in one of the following fields: business management, acquisitions, accounting, public administration, or law).

Experience:

• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible work in acquisition or supplies and services as a Contract Specialist or Contracting Officer.
• Completion of U.S. Government Procurement Courses or equivalent, including:
• CON 216 Legal Considerations for Contracting
• CON 200 Business Decisions for Contracting
• CON 280 Source Selection and Administration of Service Contracts
• CON 244 Construction Contracting
• CON 243 Architect-Engineering (A&E)
• CON 170 Fundamentals of Cost and Price Analysis
• CON 290 Contract Administration and Negotiation Techniques in a Supply Environment

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR), other agency acquisition regulations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of regional and U.S. general business practices and market conditions and knowledge of price analysis techniques sufficient to determine which historical data and precedents are available and applicable to evaluate standard commercial items.

Skills:

• Intermediate level computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and Internet tools.
• Ability to apply mathematical principles and formulae to ensure accuracy in procurement actions.

• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a highly motivated professional team, displaying tact and discretion in dealings with customers and vendors

Benefits

· Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

· ACT1 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

· Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

· Company Paid Short-Term Disability

· Voluntary Long-Term Disability

· Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

· Health Savings Account (HSA)

· 401K with employer match

· Paid Time Off

· Paid Holidays

· Parental Leave

· Military Leave

· Education, Training & Professional Development

· Voluntary Accidental Injury/Critical Illness/Hospital Care

· Voluntary Pet Insurance, Legal Resources, and Identity Protection

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Equal Opportunity Statement: ACT1 Federal is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.