Contract Specialist

Apogee Engineering, LLC•Tampa, FL

22d•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 address capability gaps. It partners with USSOCOM S&T and leverages external investments and best practices to mature and transition emerging technologies into fielded capabilities. Its work includes real-world exercises and experiments, accredited DevSecOps infrastructure, rapid prototyping, and scalable digital ecosystem, intelligence, and mission command applications. This is a full-time, on-site position located at MacDill AFB, Florida, with 10% travel. The specialist supports acquisition and contracting activities across project and program phases, including strategy development, solicitation and award preparation, price and cost analysis, contract administration, and maintenance of auditable contract files.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must possess and maintain a Secret clearance.
DAWIA Practitioner Level II Equivalency in the Contracting field, 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 Procurement Desktop Defense (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 federal acquisition laws, policies, regulations, and procedures, including the FAR, DFARS, and SOFARS.
Knowledge of contract strategies for rapid innovation and development, including FAR-based strategies such as agreements, BAAs, and Commercial Solutions Offerings, and statutory strategies such as SBIR/STTR and Other Transactions and Agreements, as well as 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 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 courses of action to customers.
Prepare pre-solicitation documentation, including Determination and Findings and Small Business coordination (DD Form 2579).
Staff pre-solicitation documents for review and approval and post applicable notices in Federal Business Opportunities as required.
Prepare solicitations and amendments in Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2) or another relevant contract-writing system for PCO review and approval; staff the documentation and post required notices.
Conduct price and cost analyses using appropriate techniques, including coordination with DCAA and/or DCMA as necessary, to determine fair and reasonable prices.
Review evaluation input from technical program and DCAA personnel and other sources, 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 another relevant writing system for PCO review and approval; staff documentation and post required notices.
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 defensible.
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.