Contract Specialist IV (51449)

Contract Specialist IV responsible for overseeing procurement processes, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and managing contract administration. Core duties include preparing solicitation documents, receiving and reviewing offers, conducting cost/price analyses, participating in negotiations, maintaining official contract files, processing contractor invoices, resolving payment discrepancies, performing closeout actions, and managing both simplified acquisitions and formal contracts. Requires eight+ years of federal contracting experience, a bachelor's degree (or procurement certifications), and preferred FAC-C/DAWIA/GS-1102 certifications. Must be a U.S. citizen and subject to a federal background investigation. The role supports a federal contracting environment with attention to regulatory standards and high-dollar transactions, within Lakewood/Denver area with potential remote eligibility per posting.