Job Title: Contract Specialist

Description of Opportunity:  DCMA Contract Specialists develop, monitor, and evaluate contracts to produce and deliver a wide variety of products and services for the military, including all types of aircraft, ships, ground vehicles, weapons systems, food, fuel, clothing, information technology, and outsourced services.  Contract Specialists exercise a high degree of technical judgment in their areas of responsibility. This includes providing technical support for negotiations on proposals and assuring that contractor proposals are correct, reasonable, and fair to both the Government and the contractor. Contract Specialists are expected to participate in DCMA-provided training in order to master understanding of the federal contracting process.

The work also includes:

• Formulating recommendations and solutions for sensitive problem areas.

• Furnishing technical assistance and expertise in contract administration matters.

• Planning, organizing, and conducting reviews of CMO contract administration processes for compliance with regulations and overall effectiveness.

• Studying new regulations, determining their impact on current and future operations, and planning and preparing necessary implementing directives.

• Analyzing and evaluating the results of performance commitments, operating reports, and regulations, and developing recommendations for corrective actions.

• Performing customer outreach efforts for the CMO, including communications with Division and Headquarters personnel and other DOD, NASA and civilian agencies.

• Serving as focal point for external audit agencies and representatives.

• Providing recommendations to supervisors concerning performance or commendation of contract management personnel in the CMO.

Most Contract Specialists work at a desk, primarily in one office, and meet with contractors there for contract negotiations and reviews.

Contract Specialists may be assigned to various locations throughout the United States and in some foreign countries—wherever contract products and services for the Defense Department are produced and delivered. These assignments can change from time to time throughout a Contract Specialist’s career.

Contract Specialists work in teams, so that experienced personnel are available to help newcomers with information and advice. In some cases the members of a team may work in different locations.

Required Experience:  One year and above directly related such as experience in contract administration duties that may include monitoring or advising on progress, expenditures, delivery, material requirements, regulations, or contract modifications; working

with contract administration principles, methods, techniques, and/or procedures; and working  with regulations and requirements governing cost accounting standards and negotiation techniques.

Required Education:  Baccalaureate degree along with specific course work in  accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management obtained within or in addition to the bachelor's degree.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  see specific descriptions in individual employment opportunities listed at DCMA’s Careers page at www.dcmacareers.com

How to Apply:  View DCMA’s Careers page at www.dcmacareers.com and follow the application process description.  DCMA offers entry-level and experienced employees opportunities to excel in Washington, DC and locations around the world. DCMA is an equal opportunity employer.