Contract Specialist
About The Position
Kent, Campa and Kate Incorporated (KCK) is a federal contracting company that provides professional services to Government Agencies. We are currently seeking a qualified candidate for a Contract Specialist position supporting the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The Contract Specialist should possess junior-level experience in Life Cycle acquisitions to support DoD. This position conducts highly specialized, mission-critical procurements for the agency. The Specialist may advise/support pre-award and post-award contracting functions for a variety of complex requirements, including services, supplies, Research and Development (R&D), and encompasses a mixed portfolio of Grants, Cooperative Agreements, Intragovernmental, Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business technology Transfer (STTR) programs, and Technology Investment agreements. The Specialist will primarily support a Contract Closeout team.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizen with current DoD Secret Security Clearance
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5+ years of government acquisition and contracting experience with full lifecycle expertise across complex programs, including contract closeout actions
- Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) including acquisition planning, source selection, and contract negotiation across multiple contract types (including cost-reimbursement and incentive-based)
- Strong experience in contract administration, including performance management, modifications, terminations, and especially closeout actions
- Ability to develop requirements, conduct market research, build cost estimates, and prepare solicitation packages
- Analytical skills to resolve complex contracting issues and develop effective, compliant solutions
- In-depth knowledge of acquisition regulations, contract types, and source selection procedures
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with senior government, industry, and technical stakeholders
- Ability to complete more complex tasks with minimal guidance
- Ability to travel to support client needs
- Applicant must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Responsibilities
- Performing all aspects of contract closeout support
- Serves as Non-Government Advisor to Contracting Officers, Specialists, or Divisions
- Supports a broad variety of acquisition and contract management related tasks
- Develops acquisition packages: requirements, market research, cost estimates, SOW/specs, strategy
- Prepares/issues solicitations; validate sole-source approvals
- Coordinates technical reviews, audits, and pre-award surveys
- Assesses proposals for compliance and cost/price reasonableness
- Performs cost/price analysis and support/lead negotiations
- Supports or recommend contract awards
- Supports the management of contracts: modifications, options, documentation
- Monitors performance, schedule, deliverables; resolve issues
- Interprets terms; ensures compliance across lifecycle
- Assists with closeout/termination and settlement review
- Supports protests and claims
- Procures for R&D/test/production: services, materials, specialized equipment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
