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Supervisory Contract Specialist

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Job ID

32638

Location

One Judiciary Square

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Date Opened

06/27/2026

Date Closed

07/11/2026

Minimum Rate

$127,030.00

Maximum Rate

$177,839.00

Target Openings

1

Available Openings

1

Area of Consideration

Open to Public

Agency

Contracting and Procurement

Grade

15

Bargaining Unit

CH11

Type of Appointment

MSS - Term Appt

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Join a dynamic public agency proudly serving the over 700,000 residents of the District of Columbia. The Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP) provides contracting services for client agencies and offices in the District. The mission of OCP is to partner with vendors and District agencies to purchase quality goods and services in a timely manner and at a reasonable cost, while ensuring that all purchasing actions are conducted fairly and impartially. OCP manages the acquisition of over $10 billion in goods, services, and construction annually on behalf of 80 District agencies. OCP is powered by a diverse team of innovative professionals committed to helping our client agencies reach their goals and accomplish their missions. In addition to contracting and procurement services, OCP's Surplus Property Division collects, manages, and reuses District-owned and federal surplus property.

We are committed to attracting the best and brightest talent in public procurement and contracting. The District's Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP) provides contracting services for client agencies and offices in the District under the Mayor's Authority. OCP is powered by a diverse team of innovative professionals committed to helping our client agencies reach their goals and accomplish their missions. In addition to contracting and procurement services, OCP's Surplus Property Division collects, manages, and reuses District-owned and federal surplus property.

The mission of OCP is to partner with vendors and District agencies to purchase quality goods and services in a timely manner and at a reasonable cost, while ensuring that all purchasing actions are conducted fairly and impartially. The Office of Contracting & Procurement procures goods and services on behalf of the agencies and programs under OCP's authority according to District laws and regulations. Our procurement staff is organized into the following Business Portfolios:

• Human Services is responsible for providing oversight and management of contractual and procurement services supporting the following program agencies: Department of Human Services (DHS); Department on Disability Services (DDS); Department of Youth and Rehabilitation Services (DYRS); and Department of Aging and Community Living (DCAL).
• Health Services provides health and wellness services to support the resident's health needs. They provide contractual and procurement services to the following agencies: the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH); the Department of Health (DC Health); and the Department of Healthcare Finance (DCHF).
• Office of Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) develops, implements, and maintains the District's IT and telecommunications infrastructure; develops and implements major citywide applications; establishes and oversees IT enterprise architecture and website standards for the District; and advises District agencies on technology solutions to improve services to businesses, residents and visitors in all areas of District government. Persons in this area would support the District purchasing efforts.
• Government Operations supports a wide range of commodities and services throughout the District. Persons working in this area will interface with the key stakeholders not limited to the Office of the Mayor, City Administrator, and the Wilson Building.
• Public Safety and Justice- provides collaborative support to Metropolitan Police (MPD), Fire & Emergency Medical Service (FEMS), Homeland Security & Emergency Management Agency and Office of Unified Communications (OUC) to name a few with purchases of supplies, equipment and other service needs.
• The Department of Transportation & Infrastructure cluster is committed to providing environmentally sustainable transportation solutions. DDOT continues to practice and promote environmental excellence as it fulfills its mission to enhance the quality of life for the District of Columbia residents and visitors by ensuring that people, goods and information move efficiently and safely, with minimal adverse impacts on residents and the environment.
• Education provides collaborative support to the Office of the State Superintendent (OSSE) and the Department of Employment Services (DOES) in the procurement of supplies, transportation, equipment and other service needs.
• Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) - combines to promote public and environmental health by implementing and enforcing District and Federal laws and regulations. For solid waste removal, watershed projects and various other programs designed to create strong and healthy communities to allow the District's economic prosperity, and to protect the environment in which its people live, work and play.
• Department of Public Works (DPW) cluster supports the agency in providing environmentally healthy municipal services that are both ecologically sound and cost effective for District residents.

This announcement is for both current and future MOU vacancies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

OCP is seeking to a Supervisory Contract Specialist MSS Grade 15 supporting the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) through a Memorandum of Understanding, MOU agreement. The MOU agreement may be extended annually for the period of four (4) one-year option periods depending on the availability of funds. The duration of the positions is not to exceed four (4) years and subject to the funding availability of the buyer agency. The Supervisory Contract Specialist will manage and supervise a team of Contract Specialists and direct the development, coordination, facilitation, management, and planning of the annual acquisition of goods and services through contracts and procurement. In addition, the incumbent advises the Director of OCP and the Chief Contracting Officer (CCO), with respect to all contract and procurement issues and the nature of corrective actions, including assisting the CCO with the development, preparation, and administration of the annual budget for the office. Specifically, the incumbent of this position will perform the following:

Plans acquisitions and determines acquisition strategies; Conducts analyses of requirements; Coordinates and advises senior level program office personnel on the submission of procurement documents such as specifications and statements of work, in-house cost estimates; Government versus contractor performance analyses, Justifications for Other than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC); and Coordinates and participates in the rewriting of statements of work and specifications.

Develops individual procurement strategies and prepares solicitations; Determines methods of acquisition, contract types and creates the Request for Proposal/Quotations or invitation for bids; Prepares, obtains reviews and approvals for, and issues procurement plans, wage determination requests, all other pre-solicitation and solicitation documents; Issues and publicizes solicitations; Conducts industry briefings, site visits and pre-proposal conferences; and Responds to inquiries relating to acquisitions; and controls the distribution of solicitations to eligible offerors.

Qualifications and Education:

A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field; OR at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, organization, and management.

AND

One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the CS- 13 or higher grade level, including at least 4-years' experience in contracting related positions. At least one year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to working at the next lower level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position.

Candidates must have minimally one (1) year of documented supervisory/management experience.

Proof of Education: Candidates are REQUIRED to provide proof of education at time of application in order to advance through the selection process. To be considered, you MUST upload a copy of your Degree, college transcripts, or degree evaluation that demonstrate possession of the required educational credential(s) listed above. Applications missing the required education documents will not be further considered.

• Foreign education transcripts will not be accepted. Applicants can request an evaluation from a member organization of one of the two national associations of credential evaluation services:
• National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is an association of 19 credential evaluation services with admission standards and an enforced code of good practice.
• Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE) is an association of 10 credential evaluation services with a board of advisors and an enforced code of ethics.

Licenses and Certifications:

Contract Specialists in this grade will be required to achieve the Office of Contracting and Procurement''s Level I District of Columbia Procurement Certification (DCPC-I) within 120 days of hire; and Level II District of Columbia Procurement Certification (DCPC-II) within 1 year of hire, inclusive of the DC Contract Management Organizational Capability (CMOC) program.

Conditions of Employment

While on duty, District employees are prohibited from possessing, dispensing or being impaired by controlled substances, including alcohol. All District employees are subject to drug and alcohol testing when there is a reasonable suspicion of impairment or following any on-duty accident or incident involving injury to person or property.

Working Conditions/Environment:

The work is sedentary, but there is some walking required. The work environment includes an office setting, and the work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.

Other Significant Facts:

Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday; 8:30am to 5:00pm (negotiable)

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: MS-1102-15

Starting Salary Range: $127,030.00 - $152,435.00. Target starting salary is set at the midpoint of the MSS pay scale, with final compensation determined in accordance with DPM compensation rules and based on the candidate''s education and experience, including internal applicants.

Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion Potential

Duration of Appointment: Management Supervisory Service

Collective Bargaining Unit: (Non-Union): This position is not in a collective bargaining unit

Vacancies: One (1)

Current District Employees applying to this posting as a lateral, agency reassignment or transfer applicant will be subject to the rules pursuant to District Policy Manual, DPM Chapters 2 and Chapter 11 for such actions.

Note: Waiver: The CPO may waive any or all of the requirements of education and experience if the applicant possesses significant potential for advancement to levels of greater responsibility and authority, based on demonstrated analytical and decision-making capabilities, job performance, and qualifying experience.

Position Designation: This position has been deemed Security Sensitive under the guideline of the DC Personnel Manual. Incumbents of this position are subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC personnel regulations. Accordingly, incumbents must successfully pass a criminal background and consumer credit check as a condition of employment and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of their tenure.

Residency Preference

When ranking applicants, we give preference to those who already live in the District of Columbia. However, claiming the preference means you MUST continue to live in DC for 7 years while employed with the District government. You may choose not to claim the preference.

Veteran's Preference

We give preference to U.S. military veterans. If claiming the preference, documentation will be required. Definitions are available here: https://dchr.dc.gov/page/veterans-preference-glossary.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or any other non‑merit factor.

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