U. S. National Security Agency
Fort Meade, MD
Responsibilities: Contracting Specialists at NSA acquire the technology, services, and supplies that enable NSA's mission. They also work as part of a team that handles a wide range of acquisition tasks to effectively manage the total acquisition requirements of an organization, department, or program in support of NSA's mission. Contracting Specialists at NSA award, administer, oversee, and monitor contracts. Responsibilities may include the following: - Conducting market research - Preparing and issuing Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and Requests for Quote (RFQs) - 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 (FAR) and NSA policy. - Administering contracts to include issuing modifications and...
