Contract Specialist (Direct Hire)

Summary The NASA Office of Procurement seeks Contract Specialists to perform procurement planning, negotiation, and contract administration in support of NASA programs. The Office of Procurement is structured to provide support to our mission partners regardless of location. This announcement may fill positions at all NASA facilities and for the IT Procurement Office. The IT office is located in Greenbelt, MD, but supports IT acquisition activity with employees located at multiple NASA Centers. Responsibilities Serves as the business advisor responsible for all pre-award and/or post award functions for a variety of supply, service, research, and/or construction contracts. Performs all aspects of the contracting from initiation to recommendation of award to procurement of items or services with specialized requirements. Responsible for analyzing the requirement, recommending revisions to the statement of work or specifications, and deciding the type of contract, milestones, and acquisit...