Contract Specialist

DA-1102-02: Assists senior contract specialist in the negotiation and administration of contracts and orders between the Government and contractors from receipt of requirement through physical and financial completion. Assists in reviewing purchase requests for completeness and clarity. Assist in preparing pre-award documentation and solicits contractor offers under the guidance of a senior specialist. Reviews offers and prepares contract award documents as needed. Obtains legal and technical advice when necessary. Assists in publicizing proposed procurements through various methods. Helps analyze contractor offers and perform basic cost and price analysis. Assists in preparing for negotiations, including gathering data and drafting supporting documents. Prepares portions of contract award documents for review and approval. Maintains liaison with contractor and customer organizations throughout contract life with oversight from a senior specialist. With guidance, coordinates with internal and external offices and agencies on matters relating to assigned contracts.
DA-1102-03: Negotiates and administers contracts and orders between the Government and contractors from receipt of requirement through physical and financial completion under the guidance of a senior specialist. Reviews purchase requests for technical and administrative adequacy. Assists in preparing pre-award documentation and solicits contractor offers under the guidance of a senior specialist. Evaluates offers, negotiates, and prepares contract award documents. Obtains legal and technical advice when necessary. Interprets and requires performance of terms and conditions of contracts. Assists in publicizing proposed procurements through various methods. Helps analyze contractor offers and perform cost and price analysis. Assists in the review, preparation analysis, solicitation, evaluation and negotiation of contracts. Maintains liaison with contractor and customer organizations throughout contract life. Coordinates with internal and external offices and agencies on matters relating to assigned contracts. Conducts oral solicitations. Assists with preparing written solicitation that includes the appropriate provisions and clauses tailored to the requirement and assembled in a format appropriate to the acquisition method and market for the required supply or service. Responds to an inquiry about the solicitation received prior to contract award or a request for information under the Freedom of Information Act. Conducts a pre-proposal and post award conference when appropriate. Amends or cancels solicitations.