Contract Specialist

CACI•Amarillo, TX

14h•$68,400 - $143,700

About The Position

Are you ready to play a key role in delivering impactful solutions for Federal Government customers? We're looking for experienced and highly motivated individuals to help lead the delivery of services, construction, and research and development requirements for Federal Government customers. As a Contract Specialist you will provide resolutions to an assortment of problems of moderately complex scope and will contribute to the fulfillment of projects and organizational objectives. Work Locations : Oklahoma City, OK; Amarillo, TX; or Lubbock, TX

Requirements

Five (5) to twelve (12) years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience
DAWIA certification in contracting or FAC-C; or, equivalent experience and training
Demonstrated experience in administration of large, small, and moderate size procurements
Working knowledge of change management procedures pertaining to requests for proposals (RFPs) and modifications to purchase orders/contracts/subcontracts, and dispute resolution
Familiarity with the Department of Labor Requirements for the Service Contract Act
Demonstrated experience in commercial and/or government contracting;
Demonstrated experience in the formation, negotiation, award, and administration of all types of purchase orders/subcontracts within a multi-functional environment
Demonstrated experience in developing and negotiating a variety of subcontract types, fee arrangements, terms, and conditions
Demonstrated ability to interface with individual customers representing one or more affected organizations
Ability to effectively communicate in both an oral and written manner with both internal and external customers of varying professional level; and
Ability to work in a fast paced, ever changing environment with numerous deadlines and expectations

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree from an accredited institution, in a related discipline
Construction contract administration experience
Demonstrated experience with eSourcing/eAuctions preparatory to the execution of procurements
Demonstrated experience with SAP Ariba or other automated purchasing systems
Broad understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations and their application
Recent hands-on experience in Federal Government contract management

Responsibilities

Perform contract awards and administration tasks
Work all aspects of implementing compliant procurements in accordance with the approved procurement system
Execute formation, bid, evaluation, award, administration, and closeout of various types of large, highly complex purchase orders/contracts/subcontracts for goods and/or services
Anticipate and resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways
Participate in long-term planning activities with functional organizations involving multiple procurements requiring knowledge of acquisition strategies, procurement staffing capabilities and lead time requirements
Effectively work with Legal Counsel in the prevention and resolution of subcontract issues and disputes formation, bid, evaluation, award, and administration of various types of purchase orders/subcontracts for goods and/or services
Development of solicitations
Negotiate, award, manage and administer purchase orders/subcontracts
Interface with functional units, customers, auditors, and subcontractors
Provide purchase orders/contract/subcontract interpretations and assist with financial, legal or technical issues, as required