Contracts Specialist

Cherokee Federal•Washington, DC

2d•$125,000 - $135,000•Remote

About The Position

The Contract Specialist provides advice, recommendations, and documentation support throughout the acquisition requirements phase and pre-award and post-award acquisition phases. The role supports the Government with acquisition activities that are not inherently governmental, including technical assistance with evaluations and the development and review of Statements of Work (SOWs), Statements of Objectives (SOOs), and Performance Work Statements (PWSs). The specialist advises on procurement approaches, supports market research and source identification, and prepares and reviews acquisition documentation in accordance with CBP, DHS, and applicable regulatory and policy requirements. The position also supports proposal review and negotiations, solicitation development and release, contract awards, modifications, performance monitoring, and contract-file organization. The position requires an active CBP Public Trust clearance or the ability to obtain one. A bachelor’s degree, at least five years of Government Contract Specialist experience, Contract Specialist 1102 certification, and SAP experience are required. Construction contracting experience is highly desired. The estimated starting salary range is $125,000 to $135,000, with pay commensurate with experience. Full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k), along with other possible benefits. Benefits may change with or without notice.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Five or more years of Government Contract Specialist experience.
Contract Specialist 1102 certification.
Experience with SAP.
Ability to use Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Active CBP Public Trust clearance or ability to obtain a CBP Public Trust clearance.
Must pass Cherokee Federal pre-employment qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Experience with construction contracting is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Provide acquisition support that is not inherently governmental, including technical support to evaluations and assistance with pre-award documentation.
Advise the Government on procurement approaches and assist with market research analysis and documentation, following CBP procurement policies and documentation requirements.
Assist program offices with market research to identify potential sources and contract vehicles, prepare market surveys, and develop written announcements.
Prepare and develop pre-award documentation, including Source Selection Plans, instructions for Source Selection Evaluation Board members, Determinations and Findings, Justifications and Approvals, and other contract-file documents.
Work with evaluators and the Contracting Officer to identify pre-negotiation objectives and support discussions with offerors.
Review proposals, identify issues, provide input for negotiating positions, and conduct cost or price analysis when required.
Prepare negotiation memoranda for contract actions and ensure pre-award files address applicable regulatory, policy, and internal operating requirements and are organized consistently with DHS and CBP policy.
Assist in drafting Requests for Quotes, Requests for Proposals, and Combined Synopsis/Solicitations; ensure appropriate terms and conditions are included and recommend or prepare unique terms and conditions as needed.
Before solicitation release, assist with verifying funding availability, obtaining legal concurrence, and releasing the solicitation through approved channels after Contracting Officer approval.
Assist with preparing final contract award documents for task and delivery orders and standalone contracts, preparing COR designation letters, obtaining legal concurrence, and distributing contracts to appropriate parties.
Prepare draft award announcements for electronic posting and draft Congressional Notifications in accordance with FAR requirements and DHS/CBP guidance.
Provide advice, recommendations, and documentation support during the post-award acquisition phase.
Assist with documentation for negotiated contract modifications and monitor performance and compliance for assigned contracts, including through site visits, periodic program reviews, labor interviews, award-fee evaluation support, and initiation of Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting Systems documentation.