CBO Job Announcement #10-11
Contract Specialist
Office of the Director

CBO seeks an experienced acquisition professional with good organizational skills to assume responsibility for the full range of professional and technical duties concerning the acquisition of equipment, data, supplies and services. The selected candidate will work closely with the Chief Acquisition Officer and agency staff to effectively and efficiently meet CBO’s needs. Candidates will also be expected to develop new supply sources and to negotiate effectively with vendors. Although most procurements are conducted using simplified procedures, more formal procedures may be used when estimated costs and complexity call for it.

Qualifications: Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years’ experience in government purchasing or contracting. (Applicants with no degree, but at least 6 years of such experience as a purchasing will be considered.) The ideal candidate will have keen business judgment, experience managing best value competitions and negotiating contract terms, pricing, service, and delivery based on budget and schedule requirements, as well as a commitment to customer service. Excellent word processing/spreadsheet and analytical/problem-solving skills, attention to detail, demonstrated writing ability, good organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task within strict deadlines are required. The ideal candidate will be familiar with acquisition policies and procedures generally applicable to federal agencies. Familiarity with Momentum Acquisitions software by CGI Federal is a plus. Successful completion of a Public Trust background investigation is required.

The writing sample requested should be in the form of a work document (i.e., justification, determination, etc.) written and signed by the applicant

Salary & Benefits: Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience, education, and other qualifications. CBO offers an excellent benefits package and an attractive work environment.

How to Apply: Please submit the following items using CBO's job application system:

• Cover Letter
• Résumé
• Salary History
• Unofficial Academic Transcripts (if new or recent graduate)
• Contact Information for Three References
• Short Writing Sample

CBO is an Equal Opportunity Employer