JOB REQUIREMENTS: Duties Projects involve medical facilities, cemeteries, and entail complex renovation, new construction, and modernization projects to existing facilities for use by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Assignments include Interagency Agreements (IAA\'s), price/cost analysis, negotiation, and acquisition of supplies, equipment, construction, services supporting the CFM Real Property program requirements and obtaining Architectural and Engineering (A & E) services and other related consultant services. Projects routinely attract public and congressional attention and require constant adjustments due to unforeseen site conditions impacting on the design as well as other factors such as inflation, available supplies and resources, and Federal budget pressures and technological advances during several years of design and construction activity. The major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Advising all levels of management on the progress, development and coordination of projects needed to accomplish the overall mission of the Department. Providing consulting and advisory services to other VA facilities and staff officials on contracting issues and on possible projects. Monitoring administrative contract support activities and assuring adequate support is provided for acquisition contract requirements and activities. Participating in high-level meetings with top level officials from Central Office, Medical Center Director(s), special public interest groups, the academic community, sate and local government officials, and private high level executives and attorneys from firms external to VA. Conducting in-depth research on current economic trends and related alternatives for renovation and modernization of existing structures. Keeping abreast of proposed legislative changes regarding issues dealing with federal contracting regulations, and real property acquisition use and disposal. Conferring with management officials and subject matter specialists (including program officials, physicians, architects, engineers, and legal staff), about numerous and varied matters concerning the planning, funding, design, and construction of VA facilities. Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible Work Schedule: May be Available Telework: Not Available Remote/Virtual: This is eligible for Remote Position Description Title/PD#: Contract Specialist / PD13300A Physical Requirements: This position is mostly sedentary in a well lit climate controlled office setting, although... For full info follow application link. The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/E50F66C4F9014833