Contract Specialist

Jefferson Solutions Group•Remote, DC

1d•Remote

About The Position

Jefferson Solutions Group is seeking a Contract Specialist to support a Federal agency. This role will be remote. Please note that this position is contingent upon contract award and funding approval. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. At Jefferson, we are not just building a team; we are cultivating a community of exceptional individuals driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. Joining the Jefferson team means stepping into an environment that values collaboration, encourages creative thinking, and celebrates individual strengths. Here, you’ll find a vibrant culture that fosters sharing and connectedness where careers are nurtured, exciting and meaningful work is encouraged, and continuous learning from the smartest people in the industry. Our commitment to unlocking your potential goes beyond conventional career paths, offering a dynamic and supportive space where your ideas are not just heard but valued. Join us at Jefferson Solutions Group, where your career becomes a journey of continuous advancement, and your talents find the platform they deserve.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five (5) years of cradle to grave contracting experience within a Federal Government Agency
FAC-C Professional Certification (Professional Contracting Certificate or equivalent training/coursework/experience)
Ability to conduct comprehensive research, analysis, and review of technical and cost or pricing data, contract files, contract actions, etc.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to read and interpret acquisition policy, regulations, and directives
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Must be able to pass and maintain a background investigation and favorable fitness/suitability/public trust determination

Responsibilities

Provide full acquisition lifecycle support to include pre-award, post-award, and contract administration in the areas of development, execution and administration of Purchase Orders, Contracts, Blanket Purchase Agreements, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contracts and other contracting-related actions.
Work with program customers to develop acquisition strategies, full requirements packages, and review packages to determine package readiness, as needed.
Determine acquisition strategy for and execution of single and multi-award state/region/agency-level Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) and Indefinite Delivery Contracts (IDCs).
Assist in the development of all required procurement documentation to include Determinations and Findings, if applicable, and the develop solicitations (RFQs and RFPs) that meet the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), and applicable agency supplemental regulations.
When the procurement requires selection criteria other than price, assist the government with development of evaluation criteria for selection of the offer or quote that provides the best value to the Government.
Develop Requests for Proposals (RFP) – Under the guidance and approval of the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO), assemble RFPs to include those that will result in multiple award IDIQs and/or BPAs. Each RFP must specify technical scope of the award, deadline for proposals, submission criteria and processes, selection procedures and evaluation criteria. All RFPs must be submitted to the Contracting Officer (CO) for posting. If authorized by the CO, advertise the solicitations via other distribution channels.
Respond to Applicant/Offeror Questions – Under the guidance and approval of the CO and COR/relevant technical advisor, document and respond to all questions related to the solicitations. Create appropriate amendments to relay questions and government responses to all potential offerors/quoters.
Facilitate the Technical Evaluation Process - screen all proposals for basic eligibility requirements and compliance, in accordance with the solicitation instructions. Provide recommended result to the CO for review and approval. Serve as Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) coordinator for all RFPs, having the primary responsibility to ensure that all requisite materials are available for the TEC panelists. Manage the TEC schedule and document the TEC proceedings, as well as support the TEC Chair with other functions such as drafting of the TEC memo.
Prepare Award Documents – Once the TEC Memo has been approved by the CO, provide analysis and recommendations to the CO regarding the price/cost of the award, drafting price negotiation and/or competitive range memoranda for the CO to use in the award negotiation. Assist in the development of the award decision memo.
Award Administration – Prepare contracts and modifications with all required documentation for consideration by the Contracting Officer. Depending on the needs of the government, become involved in activities associated with contract administration to include conducting contract closeout activities.
Support solicitation issuance and award reviews, 100% inspections, annual inspections, contract file reviews, and additional special reviews and ad hoc analysis, as needed.