Lead Contract Specialist, MC-1102-3B

Serves as a point of contact on acquisition and administrative matters affecting major procurement of supplies and services using source selection procedures; the evaluation of contract price proposals; and, the administration or termination and closeout of major contracts. Coordinates contract administration activities for long-term, extensive technical service contracts. Contract types vary ranging from Firm-Fixed-Price through Fixed-Price-Incentive, Fixed-Price-Award fee, Time-and-Materials, and Labor-Hour. Monitors contractor's performance, approval of progress payments, reviewing and providing recommendations on contractor proposals resulting from change orders, scheduling, addressing problems that have arisen and proposed solutions, verification of deliveries, and similar activities. Interprets contract provisions and provides appropriate advice and guidance; conducts in-depth analyses of contractors' financial and management systems and facilities for ability to perform and for