Contracting Liaison

This position is located in the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Office of the Executive Director, General Services Division (CA/EX/GSD). GSD provides general administrative support to the Bureau (i.e. provision of contract services, procurement of goods/services, building/property related matters, supplies/equipment, asset management, domestic emergency planning, records management, Bureau's security/safety programs, and supplies for consular sections overseas, etc.).

Contract Planning, Administration, and Analysis: Analyzes, drafts and refines technical and business requirements for major contracts to be awarded by CA characterized by highly complex multi-year, high dollar, and sensitive elements

GSD Contractual Services Performance: Serves as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for various long-term, multi-year contracts, defining and monitoring contract requirements, supporting performance oversight and risk mitigation activities

Quality Assurance: Plans, develops, and recommends management approval of a comprehensive quality assurance process designed to ensure that CA contractors fulfill their contract obligations related to quality and quantity of services provided

Liaison and Representation: Serve as a liaison with internal entities including the Office of Consular Applications (DT/DCIO/EA/CA), CA/EX, and the Office of the Legal Advisor (L/CA) and external contractor representatives to solicit contract input