Contract Specialist

Prepare solicitation documents which incorporate required Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and HHS policies and provisions. Coordinate and conduct negotiations on assigned programs, persuade audiences and to deal effectively with resistance. Assemble and prepare all documentation necessary to support the negotiation and award of the contract. Collaborate with program officials and contracting officer representatives (CORs). NOTE: This is a developmental position leading to the full performance duties listed above. The primary difference between the grade levels is in the areas of supervisory control and level of responsibility.