Summary As a Contract Specialist at the GS-1102-13, you will be part of Facilities, Security and Emergency Mgmt, Office of Personnel Management. If selected, you will lead cradle-to-grave acquisitions for supplies and services, develop acquisition strategies and solicitations, conduct market research and source selections, administer contracts and purchase orders, and advise program offices on Federal procurement requirements. Responsibilities Lead cradle-to-grave procurement actions for supplies and services using formal contracting and simplified acquisition procedures. Advise program offices on acquisition planning, including statements of work, independent estimates, acquisition strategies, market research, small business set-aside decisions, and SAM notices. Serve as a technical expert on contract types, procurement methods, market and industry conditions, specifications, and socioeconomic considerations; prepare acquisition plans and solicitation documents. Lead source selection ...