The Contract Specialist shall work under the management of the Associate Director, Architect Engineering and Construction Contracting Division (AEC ).
The Contract Specialist shall prepare acquisitions for all of the Smithsonian’s 21 Museums, Centers, and National Zoo. This person will be supporting the world's largest museum, education, and research complex.
Adhere to all Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) as applicable, the Procurement Contracting Procedures Manual (PCPM) which is the policy for Smithsonian Institution, court decisions, Office of Management & Budget, U.S Government Accountability Office and Comptroller decisions and similar applicable laws from other countries (i.e. Panama) that require extensive interpretation and adaption.
Contractor shall be knowledgeable in a wide range of Contracting Types i.e. ( Firm Fixed Price (FFP),
Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) , and Time-and-Materials (T&M) or Time-and-Labor
Hours, Design-Build, Architect-Engineer Contract (A/E) and methods i.e. (Sole source contracts,
Small Business Set-Aside (SSSBS), Job Order Contract (JOC), Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)
and Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) contracts).
Duties
Duties described reflect the full performance of a GS-9/11 level. Duties will be performed in a
developmental capacity under close supervision.
Draft, solicit, negotiate contracts for architecture/engineering, renovation, construction, design and
services contract to support Smithsonian projects and programs.
Generate and/or review solicitation documents such as Request for Proposals, contracts,
modification, sole source justifications, source selection memorandums, and other various
documents.
Review Statement of Work and Independent Government Estimate (IGE) for accuracy and
completeness and accurate use of contract laws, regulations, GAO principles and practices.
Required Technology Skills and Abilities
Contractor must have working knowledge of and practical experience with:
• Service Now
• PRISM
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Access
• SAM.gov
• Federal procurement Data System (FPDS)
• Current version of ERP/Peoplesoft
Work Hours
Monday through Friday, core business hours
Location/ Work Performance
Washington D.C.