Contract Specialist

Parsons•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Contract Specialist to join our team supporting our Federal client! In this role you will join a multi-disciplined program management team providing onsite support at the client office.

Requirements

10+ years Federal contracting experience with high-value construction and design-build contracts in support of multi-$M Federal client construction programs
BS Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Contract Management, or a related field
Level III DAWIIA/FAC-C or FAC-C Professional certification
Knowledgeable in a wide range of Contracting Types, including: Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ),Time-and-Materials (T&M), Design-Build, Architect-Engineer Contract (A/E) and methods i.e. (Sole source contracts, Small Business Set-Aside (SSSBS), Job Order Contract (JOC), Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) and Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) contracts.
Working knowledge of PC software packages typically associated with contract administration, including: Service Now, PRISM, Microsoft SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, SAM.gov, Federal procurement Data System (FPDS), Current version of ERP/Peoplesoft, and familiarity with Costpoint
Ability to independently perform day-to-day procurement activities.
US Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Previously held a Contracting Officer’s warrant
Developed soft skills working as part of a team with Federal client
Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
Proven ability for performing in a lead capacity on a project

Responsibilities

Act as the Company representative with the client during the program execution.
Assist client Contracting Officers with procurement support requirements to execute their expanding construction program including: prepare acquisitions in adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Office of Management & Budget, and U.S Government Accountability Office as applicable.
generate and/or review solicitation documents such as Request for Proposals, contracts, modifications, sole source justifications, source selection memorandums, and other various documents
review Statement of Work and Independent Government Estimate (IGE) for accuracy and completeness and accurate use of contract laws, regulations, GAO principles and practices
review client contracts of all types to identify risks and conformity with company policy.
propose alternative language and clauses to client contracts based on sound contracting approaches.
ensure contracts are thoroughly reviewed for legal, risk management, tax, and accounting issues.
monitor and administer the business provisions of prime contracts to ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
participate in resolving prime contract problems in accordance with prescribed project procedures and practices.