Contract Specialist

This vacancy is for a GS-1102-13, Contract Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, C5I CONTRACTING, DIVISION 3 BRANCH 1-CG-C5I-C31 in PORTSMOUTH, Virginia. You will serve as a Contract Specialist and will be responsible to plan and recommend execution of all contractual actions and phases for assigned projects within the Office of Contract Operations. This position acquires a full range of sophisticated supplies and services which may include Coast Guard (CG) Information Technology or major acquisitions. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Serving as a Senior Contract Specialist responsible for procurements that contain a number of different processes or elements resulting in extensive contract administration and subcontracting. Planning and leading USCG meetings and presentations at government and non-government conferences, seminars, and meetings. Developing new or innovative acquisition plans, source selection plans, and contract terms, conditions, or financial arrangements. Analyzing price and cost data contained in contractor's proposals to ascertain reasonableness of price; and reviewing contractors' performance. Serving as lead negotiator for contract modifications for programs involving several interrelated contracts.