Contract Specialist

Apogee Engineering•Tampa, FL

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Apogee is hiring a Senior Contract Specialist to support Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics’ (SOF AT&L) Program Executive Office for SOF Digital Applications (SDA). PEO-SDA delivers operational software and digital platforms across multiple networks to automate complex SOF workflows and rapidly close capability gaps. It partners with USSOCOM S&T and leverages external investments and best practices to mature and transition emerging technologies into fielded capabilities, increase SOF buying power, and develop secure digital capabilities. The organization uses real-world exercises and experiments, accredited DevSecOps infrastructure, rapid prototyping, and scalable digital ecosystem, intelligence, and mission command applications. The position supports the development, implementation, and control of traditional and non-traditional financial, contractual, and technical aspects of projects and programs throughout the acquisition cycle. The specialist plans acquisition and contracting strategies, prepares and staffs pre-solicitation and solicitation materials, conducts price and cost analysis, supports negotiations and awards, and performs post-award contract administration. The specialist also maintains auditable contract files and participates in integrated product teams, providing acquisition and business-related guidance to team members and other stakeholders. This is a full-time, on-site position at MacDill AFB, Florida, with 10% travel.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must possess and maintain a Secret clearance.
DAWIA Practitioner Level II equivalency in Contracting, or ability to obtain it within six months of hire.
Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related discipline.
At least 10 years working in federal government acquisition programs, including at least 8 years of acquisition or contracting experience.
Knowledge of contract data reporting tools, training, and database operations and maintenance, including working knowledge of PD2 contract writing software.
Knowledge of pre- and post-award procedures sufficient to award and administer firm-fixed-price, cost, indefinite-delivery, or other contracts of similar complexity.
Knowledge of laws, policies, regulations, and procedures governing federal government acquisitions and contracting, including FAR, DFARS, and SOFARS.
Knowledge of contract strategies oriented toward rapid innovation and development, including FAR-based strategies such as agreements, BAAs, and Commercial Solutions Offerings, and statutory strategies such as SBIR/STTR, Other Transactions and Agreements, and their required procedures, clauses, and special provisions.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business or a related discipline.
At least 6 years of acquisition or contracting experience, including at least 1 year of contracting experience within USSOCOM.

Responsibilities

Support development, implementation, and control of traditional and non-traditional financial, contractual, and technical aspects of projects and programs through designated acquisition-cycle phases.
Support planning acquisition and contracting strategies for assigned projects and programs within cost, schedule, and performance baselines.
Research acquisition resources, including the FAR and other regulatory guidance, and provide informed guidance and applicable courses of action to customers.
Prepare pre-solicitation documentation, including Determination and Findings and Small Business coordination (DD Form 2579); staff it for review and approval and post applicable notices as required.
Prepare solicitations and amendments in Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2) or a relevant contract writing system for PCO review and approval; staff documentation and post notices as required.
Conduct price and cost analysis using appropriate techniques, including working with DCAA and/or DCMA as necessary, to determine fair and reasonable prices.
Review evaluation input from sources such as technical program and DCAA personnel, provide feedback, and prepare contract negotiation positions such as PNM and BCM for PCO review and approval.
Prepare contract awards or agreements and amendments in PD2 or a relevant writing system for PCO review and approval; staff documentation and post notices as required.
Prepare post-award documentation, including contract modifications and memorandums for the record.
Independently perform contract administration functions retained by USSOCOM.
Establish and maintain quality contract files that are auditable, repeatable, and defendable.
Participate actively in IPTs and guide or assist team members, technical program personnel, sales representatives, local suppliers, and contractors on acquisition and business-related issues.