[ref. b54637520] C003994 Contracting Officer (NS) - WED 22 Jan

Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET

Duties and Role:

Under the supervision of the nominated NATO International Civilian (NIC) permanent Contracting Officer, the incumbent will perform at the Contracting Officer Level in both Pre-award and Post Award Functions such as:

• planning, drafting, negotiation, award and administration of contracts for goods and services for medium to complex projects;
• Supports NCSC Project Managers in the role of Business Advisor;
• Leading all contractual matters in the competitive bidding process including issuing Notification of Intent to Invite Bids, establishment of Bidders' Lists, drafting, coordinating and releasing of the Invitation For Bid, evaluation of contractual content of bids, conduct of pre-award discussions and award of contracts in accordance with the agreed Agency Acquisition procurement procedures;
• Ensuring a sole source justification and deviations from prescribed procurement methods are obtained, plus ensuring adequate cost and pricing information is provided and analysed, negotiating a fair and reasonable price and for the establishment of a contract in accordance with Agency procedures;
• Coordinating and liaises with contractors and other Agencies to ensure compliance and timely performance of all contract tasks;
• Performing contract management and administration tasks including contract changes and amendments, settling claims and termination action;
• Portfolio, pipeline and business succession planning, including data capture and management, record keeping for audit purposes, input/outputs for management reviews, proficient in the use of Acquisition related Procurement tools;
• General admin /acquisition flexible support to assist with wider team required outputs.

Requirements

Skill, Knowledge & Experience:

• The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance
• National or International procurement certification (i.e MASTERS / MCIPS / CIPS or working towards CIPS) in a relevant field.
• Essential NATO or other Public Sector experienced practitioner in the role of Contracting Officer for medium to highly complex projects requiring In-depth knowledge of vast array of NATO or other Public Sector procurement processes and governance covering competitive and sole source procedures