Contract Specialist
About The Position
Rivet Operations Company LLC is seeking Contract Specialists to support a federal acquisition program focused on Aids to Navigation (ATON) contracts and related contracting functions. The effort supports administration of approximately 24 ATON contracts covering buoy maintenance; buoy, chain, and bridle fabrication; lanterns; and other navigation hardware and components. The role also supports broader cradle-to-grave simplified acquisitions for waterway operations and maintenance requirements. Contract Specialists provide acquisition and contract administration support to government contracting officers, with a primary focus on ATON program requirements. The team helps address staffing shortages, maintain continuity of contract administration, and ensure contract actions are executed efficiently and in accordance with applicable regulations and procedures.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of formal contracting experience.
- Experience performing federal acquisition duties under the FAR in a GS-1102 or equivalent role, or as a contractor providing comparable acquisition support to a federal agency.
- FAC-C Professional certification, or current DHS/USCG standard equivalent certification.
- Demonstrated experience in pre-award and post-award contracting support.
- Demonstrated experience in price and cost analysis.
- Demonstrated experience with federal contracting procedures and socioeconomic policies.
- Demonstrated experience in negotiation and contract administration.
- Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
- Experience with multiple contract types and source selection approaches, including best value and LPTA.
- Strong written, analytical, and organizational skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with U.S. Coast Guard contracting processes and regulations.
Responsibilities
- Provide pre-award and post-award contracting support to government contracting personnel.
- Support administration of indefinite delivery contracts and related task orders.
- Assist with cradle-to-grave simplified acquisitions.
- Prepare, review, and process contract documentation and acquisition packages.
- Conduct price analysis and cost analysis.
- Support negotiations and contract modifications.
- Apply federal contracting procedures, socioeconomic policies, and contract administration principles.
- Support acquisitions using a range of contract types and source selection methods, including best value and LPTA.
- Coordinate actions to support continuity and efficiency across ongoing and future contracting activities.
Benefits
- Liberal vacation plan.
- Matching retirement program.
- Competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
