Contract Specialist

Overview Nisga'a CIOPS provides hands-on experienced services to civilian and DoD programs worldwide. Delivering highly skilled, cleared personnel who provide services on five continents for a portfolio of customers. Summary: The Contract Specialist will provide acquisition support services to the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Responsibilities Essential Job Functions: Work independently with little oversight by the Government. Provide advice and recommendations for all elements in acquisition plans, including approaches, options, strategies, risks, contracting methods, competition, sources, cost, milestone schedules, etc. Research existing Government-wide contracts for available products and services. Evaluate different approaches to and sources for OS services support. Research available suppliers and compare the services and costs of obtaining support from different providers. Assist in the preparation of Independent Government Cost Estimates. Research analysis may include, but is not limited to, past purchases of the products or services, the current market value of the products or services, and other agency purchases of similar products or services. Conduct market research to identify potential sources and contract vehicles. Potential sources should include socio-economic program participants (i.e. small businesses, small and disadvantaged businesses, HUB Zone businesses). Potential vehicles should include GSA vendors, Government-wide Agency contracts, and other agency contr