Supervisory Contract Specialist - Huntington, United States - Department Of The Army

Description

Summary

About the Position: Function as the District Contracting Chief in Huntington reporting to the Regional Contracting Chief (RCC) and acquiring all necessary commodities in support of the District mission. You will also function as the principal procurement official and primary contracting officer vested with unlimited monetary authority and Contract Officer on all significant (high dollar, complex, or special interest) contracts.

Duties

• Applies highly developed professional knowledge of contracting principles and theory.
• Determines work schedules while balancing priorities and District needs.
• Hears and resolves employee complaints, group grievances, and more serious actions recommended by subordinate supervisors.
• Refers unresolved major problems to the RCC or District Commanders.
• Uses innovation to incorporate new requirements for unique acquisitions.
• Develops acquisition strategies for complex procurements that often require innovative or streamlined approaches.
• Designs and structures subordinate positions to ensure optimum effectiveness and economy.
• Adapts to changing procurement policies and regulations.
• Serves as business advisor to the Deputy District Engineer (DDE) and Commander.
• Briefs senior leadership at District, Division and HQ.
• Develops long range organizational plans and goals.
• Evaluates District contracting programs through reports, program review and analysis, and periodic discussion with staff.