National Security Agency
Fort Meade, MD, USA
As a Contracting Specialist at NSA, responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Designing acquisition strategies to meet the government's needs through the most appropriate contracting method
- Conducting market research
- Preparing and issuing Requests for Proposal (RFP) and Requests for Quote (RFQ)
- Evaluating proposals from potential contractors/vendors
- Negotiating contract terms with selected contractors/vendors
- Evaluating procurements to ensure compliance with funding, legal, and program requirements
- Preparing and awarding contracts with supporting documentation in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations and NSA policy
- Administering contracts to include issuing modifications, monitoring performance, and ensuring payment is issued
- Solving complex and unique challenges that arise throughout the life of a contract
- Implementing best practices and processes
- Communicating program successes and issues with...