Contract Specialist

Number of Vacancies: 2

Position Status: Full-Time, Regular

Pay Plan, Series &
Grade: DS0095/7

Salary Range: $89,351- $96,257

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

• Performs pre-award and
  post-award activities for specialized procurement actions.
• 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 analysis 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.
• Develops procurement objectives and plans for goods and services 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.
• Serve
  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.
• Explores new and innovative contracting
  approaches to arrive at an equitable contract arrangement. Plans and implements contractual strategies, including overall goals and methods
  to achieve them. Identifies the level and type of services to be provided, specific groups or individuals to be contacted, acceptable
  results, and alternative courses of action. Establishes a pre-negotiation position, determines the types of contracts and negotiation
  authority to be used, and prepares justifications.
• Analyzes and reviews the procurement process to ensure that proper procedures
  are followed and recommends changes in the process which will improve procurement activities.
• Recommends and drafts notice of
  termination for a contract when a contractor has defaulted.
• Performs contract administration in collaboration with stakeholders.
  Prepares rate and cost adjustments, redirection of efforts, coordination of time extensions, issues modifications, develops changes orders,
  drafts stop work orders, and issues cure notices or show cause letters.
• Ability to work with autonomy on assignments and use
  initiative and seasoned judgment in arriving at sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal and D.C.
  government laws.
• 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/ .

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