Procurement Specialist II

JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Procurement Specialist II
Status: Full-Time Hourly (4hours)
Location: Washington, DC
Hours: 5 days per week, from 8am-5pm (1-hour lunch)
*Strong English skills and telephone etiquette, with strong written and verbal communication*
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
Welcoming and pleasant government office environment with positive coworkers and supervisors. Located in metro accessible DC, this is an excellent human resources job opportunity. If you are a dependable, hard-working, trainable individual who is a team player with a good attitude, we encourage you to apply for this role within a highly reputable office that serves an important function in the federal government.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Long-term full-time job opportunity in a highly reputable office
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Vacation
• Free FinFit Financial Wellness Benefit
• Free Personal Financial Training Library Benefit
• Shopping Discount Program, Workplace Advantage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Counseling
• Legal & Financial Consultations
• Pharmacy Discount Card

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs Pre-Award and Post-Award Activities such as: analyzing requirements, market research, recommending revisions to statements of work/specifications, determining the appropriate type of contract, establishing milestones, procurement planning, developing solicitations, documenting contract actions including negotiation memoranda, Determination and Findings, and Justifications and Approvals, conducting post-award activities, coordinating with contractors to ensure full understanding of terms, handling modifications, and resolution of issues related to non-compliance. Knowledgeable of the Federal Acquisition Regulations, Small Business Socio-Economic statutes and specialized contracting methodologies including Strategic Sourcing initiatives and the use of Delivery Order / Task Order contracting. Develop, implement and analyze data requirements for planning and measurement systems. Analyze performance of procurement activities against various procurement indicators and goals. Analyze data to determine trends. Qualifications commensurate to DAWIA or FAC-C Level II in contracting, BS/BA degree (or equivalent) and 4 or more years' relevant experience.

• Skill in greeting and interacting with people in a courteous and tactful manner.
• Skill in operating computers and printers to produce a wide range of documents.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Friendly and personable with excellent telephone etiquette.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• This position routinely utilizes standard office equipment such as laptops, computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets, in a home office as well as an in-person office environment.
• Ability to lift/move up to 20 pounds
• This position is generally performed in a professional office setting; 70% sitting, 20% standing, and 10% walking.
• The physical requirements described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with a qualifying disability to perform the essential functions.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position.