Contract Specialist – Naval Facilities Engineering

About the role

The Contract Specialist will support the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Northwest by managing complex construction, architect‑engineering, and service contracts throughout the acquisition lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Perform pre‑award and post‑award functions for procurements involving complex contracts.
• Ensure appropriate funding, certifications, approvals, and compliance for purchase requests.
• Select contract types, solicitation methods, and tiered contracting vehicles in line with Category Management principles.
• Analyze proposals for conformance with solicitation requirements.
• Issue contract modifications and manage contract scope changes.

Required profile

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑11 level in acquisition planning, contract award, and contract administration.
• Experience conducting acquisition planning, documenting strategies, and obtaining approvals.
• Experience awarding and administering extensive construction, architect‑engineer, and facility support contracts, supporting Small and Disadvantaged Business Programs.
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant laws, regulations, policies, and standards to contracting issues.