Contract Specialist

Executive Decision LLC•Chamblee, GA

3d•$40 - $45

About The Position

The Contract Specialist provides advisory, research, documentation, coordination, and administrative support for Government acquisition activities. The role develops analyses and recommendations for Government review while leaving all determinations, decisions, approvals, and other contracting authority with Government personnel. Duties also include supporting acquisition planning, market research, financial transactions, FOIA record compilation, reporting, and acquisition recordkeeping.

Requirements

Knowledge and use of the VA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) and logistics contracts.
Must be available on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Must be able to respond to mission alerts within 15 minutes and report to a designated location within 90 minutes.
Must carry a cell phone at all times.

Responsibilities

Research acquisition alternatives and prepare written analyses and recommendations for program staff and Government review.
Assist with Statements of Work and related acquisition documents, including IGCEs, LSJs, Acquisition Plans, and procurement correspondence.
Create and maintain a library of acquisition resources, strategies, briefing materials, and tools for Government use.
Monitor acquisition developments affecting program efforts and provide informational updates to staff.
Provide advisory support to SNS staff and associated program offices on acquisition matters.
Provide advisory support and recommendations related to financial transactions, including IAAs.
Support the development of acquisition-related processes, procedures, and information materials; final approval remains with the Government.
Assist in developing draft guides, templates, and acquisition documentation for Government review and approval.
Maintain tracking and status records for current and previous acquisitions as directed.
Prepare draft reports on acquisition activities for Government review.
Coordinate and track acquisitions for status reporting.
Compile background and historical data to support Government budget justifications.
Locate, compile, and index records for Government FOIA officials or requests; do not make determinations, redact records, or issue official communications.
Maintain acquisition-related documentation according to Government direction.
Assist with updating acquisition strategy documentation and materials for Government review and approval.
Provide administrative formatting and compilation support for Government-developed performance-based payment documentation without determining, recommending, negotiating, or influencing payment arrangements.
Assist in assessing and documenting technical requirements and issues and provide recommendations for Government consideration.
Assist with developing market research information, data, and analysis; collect and document market research with recommendations for Government review.
Identify potential organizational conflicts of interest and provide non-binding assessments and mitigation options for Government review, without making official OCI determinations or decisions.
Develop market research tools, such as spreadsheets, databases, and templates.
Document requirements and needs analyses in support of Government acquisition planning.
Provide technical input for acquisition documentation.
Assist with preparation of pre-proposal conferences as directed.
Provide administrative and formatting support for draft amendment or cancellation documentation based solely on Government-provided content; do not recommend, determine, modify, approve, or initiate amendments or cancellations.
Remain on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; respond to mission alerts within 15 minutes, have a 90-minute recall to a designated location, and carry a cell phone at all times.