Contract Specialist

Are you ready to use your acquisition expertise to support programs that improve the health and well-being of millions of Americans? Join the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as a Contract Specialist, GS- , and play a vital role in acquiring the services, supplies, and equipment that support the agency's critical mission.

As a Contract Specialist, you will:

• Prepare solicitation documents which incorporate required Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and HHS policies and provisions.
• Coordinate and conduct negotiations on assigned programs, persuade audiences and to deal effectively with resistance.
• Assemble and prepare all documentation necessary to support the negotiation and award of the contract.
• Collaborate with program officials and contracting officer representatives (CORs).

The ideal candidate will have experience:

• Preparing acquisition documents or reports (e.g., solicitations/contracts, market research, justifications & approvals, or award documents) to support the procurement process; AND
• Reviewing acquisition documents to confirm adherence to terms and conditions or regulations.

We are filling positions in the following locations:

Washington, DC

Atlanta, GA

Chicago, IL

Bethesda, MD

New York, NY

Philadelphia, PA

Seattle, WA

Apply by 01/15/2027!