Contract Specialist

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC.•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•$165,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Contract Specialist L3 to join our team of dedicated professionals. The Contract Specialist L3 will provide direct support to the Government Contracting Officer in the planning, execution, and administration of acquisitions for a variety of products and services. This role will support pre-award and post-award contracting activities while ensuring compliance with applicable federal acquisition regulations, policies, and procedures. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in federal acquisition and contract management, along with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills to effectively support complex contracting requirements in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Requirements

Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance
15+ years of relevant Department of Defense (DoD) experience, with extensive hands-on experience managing contracts and subcontracts
Demonstrated experience providing comprehensive cradle-to-grave acquisition and contracting support, including market research, solicitation development, proposal review, award, administration, and closeout activities
Extensive experience preparing and reviewing pre-award and post-award contracting documentation
Demonstrated experience conducting cost and price analyses for DoD proposals and preparing supporting evaluation documentation
Experience developing acquisition and negotiation strategies and advising on appropriate contract types and procurement methods
Extensive contract administration experience, including maintaining accurate and audit-ready contract files, preparing modifications, reviewing invoices, and supporting contract performance oversight
In-depth knowledge of the FAR and DFARS and their application throughout the federal acquisition lifecycle
Experience coordinating with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) in support of acquisition, contract administration, and regulatory compliance activities
Ability to work 100% on-site in an office environment
Ability to travel up to 10%, as required
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent BS/BA

Nice To Haves

MS/MA
Experience supporting or performing DoD contracting activities, preferably involving an Unlimited Contracting Officer’s Warrant and complex acquisition/procurement actions

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive cradle-to-grave contracting support to the Government Contracting Officer for the acquisition of a variety of products and services
Conduct market research and support the development of acquisition strategies, including recommendations regarding appropriate contract methods and contract types
Prepare, review, and coordinate pre-award and post-award acquisition and solicitation documentation in accordance with applicable policies and regulations
Review proposals for completeness, compliance, and responsiveness to solicitation requirements
Conduct pricing and cost evaluations and prepare supporting cost/price analysis documentation for DoD acquisition actions
Assist the Contracting Officer in developing negotiation objectives, strategies, and positions
Support contract administration activities, including maintaining complete and audit-ready contract files, preparing contract modifications, and processing and reviewing invoices
Assist with monitoring and overseeing contractor performance to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, schedules, and deliverables
Coordinate with Government stakeholders, program offices, DCAA, DCMA, and other organizations throughout the acquisition lifecycle
Ensure contracting activities comply with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and organizational policies and procedures