Contract Specialist

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Posted by: Defense Contract Management Agency on Dec 03, 2009

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Background information:  The Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) is an independent combat support agency within the Department of Defense. Contract Specialists at DCMA provide technical assistance and guidance to DCMA Contract Management Offices (CMOs) at all stages of contracting. They evaluate all elements of contract administration services to determine overall effectiveness of organization operations.  DCMA Contract Specialists work on contracts for a wide variety of products and services for the military, including all types of aircraft, ships, ground vehicles, and weapons systems, as well as logistics, food, fuel, clothing, information technology, and outsourced services. Description of <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place w:st="on">Opportunity</st1:place>:  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.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p> The work also includes:<o:p></o:p> • Formulating recommendations and solutions for sensitive problem areas. <o:p></o:p> • Furnishing technical assistance and expertise in contract administration matters. <o:p></o:p> • Planning, organizing, and conducting reviews of CMO contract administration processes for compliance with regulations and overall effectiveness. <o:p></o:p> • Studying new regulations, determining their impact on current and future operations, and planning and preparing necessary implementing directives.<o:p></o:p> • Analyzing and evaluating the results of performance commitments, operating reports, and regulations, and developing recommendations for corrective actions. <o:p></o:p> • Performing customer outreach efforts for the CMO, including communications with Division and Headquarters personnel and other DOD, NASA and civilian agencies.<o:p></o:p> • Serving as focal point for external audit agencies and representatives. <o:p></o:p> • Providing recommendations to supervisors concerning performance or commendation of contract management personnel in the CMO. <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Most Contract Specialists work at a desk, primarily in one office, and meet with contractors there for contract negotiations and reviews. <o:p></o:p> Contract Specialists may be assigned to various locations throughout the <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">United States</st1:place></st1:country-region> 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.<o:p></o:p> 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. <o:p></o:p> <o:p> 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. <o:p> </o:p> 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 <A href="http://www.dcmacareers.com/">www.dcmacareers.com</A>   How to Apply:  View DCMA’s Careers page at <A href="http://www.dcmacareers.com/">www.dcmacareers.com</A> and follow the application process description.  DCMA offers entry-level and experienced employees opportunities to excel in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Washington</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">DC</st1:State></st1:place> and locations around the world. DCMA is an equal opportunity employer. <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p>  </o:p>

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Who is DCMA? We are one of the leading acquisition experts for the Department of Defense (DoD). The Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) is the DoD component that is responsible for getting the best supplies and services to the best fighting force in the world. DCMA works directly with Defense suppliers to ensure that DoD, Federal, and allied government supplies and services are delivered on time, at projected cost, and meet all performance requirements. If our forces need it, it’s up to us to get it. As such, DCMA directly contributes to the military readiness of the United States and its allies, and helps preserve the nation's freedom. On a daily basis, DCMA professionals serve as "information brokers" and in-plant representatives for military, Federal, and allied government buying agencies -- from the initial stages of the acquisition cycle through the entire life of the resulting contracts. Our DCMA team members understand that their work truly begins after contracts are awarded. By providing continuous career building assignments and career-long training opportunities, we enable our workforce to apply a unique set of knowledges and skills that result in delivery of the highest quality of goods and services to our military personnel. We know that every step is critical in ensuring that only the best services and supplies are provided to our fighting men and women on behalf of the American taxpayer.

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