Lead Contract Specialist

This position is located in the Contracts and Grants Directorate, Chief Operating Officer. The position description number is 347532. The salary range reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metro area. The incumbent will work a flexitime, compflex or maxiflex work schedule. This is a non-supervisory, non-bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the persons selected under this vacancy announcement.

**Qualifications:**
Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision. Knowledge of Federal contracting laws, regulations, principles, policies, and procedures to develop and issue solicitations and contracts. ** Ability to communicate in writing. ** Ability to solicit, negotiate, and monitor contracts. ** Ability to lead a team. Ability to assess and meet customer needs. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.