Mid Contract Specialist

Digital Cloak•Stafford, VA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and administration of major contracts or subcontracts for Department of Defense (DoD) and civilian agencies and departments. Analyzes estimates of service, material, equipment, and production costs. Monitors company performance for conformance to the original proposal and ensures that contract terms and conditions are met and that contracts comply with legal requirements, customer specifications, and government regulations. Prepares and disseminates information throughout the company regarding contract status, compliance, modification, deviation, negotiation, and termination. Initiates documentation to authorize and direct work in accordance with contractual specifications, prepares special reports and analyses, and may provide work leadership for lower-level employees. Directs development, revision, and updating of acquisition documentation for ACAT programs, including Acquisition Strategies and Plans, Acquisition Plan Baselines, Life Cycle Sustainment Plans, Material Fielding Plans, IUID, and Disposal Plans. Provides acquisition management support to DoD and civilian agencies; manages customer engagement and documentation planning; identifies and assesses program risks; and recommends milestone compliance actions while validating readiness status. Applies knowledge of all phases of the acquisition cycle (DODI 5K) and department-level guidance, policy, and processes for ACAT I–IV programs. Develops reports, briefings, point papers, and supporting analyses concerning program progress, budgets, contract compliance, and quality, and engages with peers and senior military and civilian staff to complete action items and assignments. The position is based at Digital Cloak Headquarters in Stafford, Virginia, in a hybrid telework posture, with potential weekly meetings at customer locations. Local travel of up to 20% is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as is the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance. The position requires remaining stationary, standing and/or seated, and viewing computer monitors for more than half the time. Reasonable accommodations are available in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Requirements

DAWIA certification in Program Management, Life Cycle Logistics, or a related area.
Experience with automated acquisition, logistics, and administrative systems.
Experience with Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) program structures.
Military Occupational Specialty background with USMC ground combat systems.
Bachelor’s degree and 4 or more years of acquisition experience, preferably in a systems acquisition environment or with DoD programs.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
Ability to manage work teams, meet schedules, and oversee quality compliance.
Ability to work independently and in small teams to meet deadlines.
Proficiency with MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare proposals and negotiate and administer major contracts or subcontracts for DoD and civilian agencies and departments.
Analyze estimates of service, material, equipment, and production costs.
Monitor company performance against proposals and ensure contract terms, legal requirements, customer specifications, and government regulations are met.
Prepare and disseminate information regarding contract status, compliance, modifications, deviations, negotiations, and terminations.
Initiate documentation authorizing and directing work in accordance with contractual specifications.
Prepare special reports and analyses as required, and potentially provide work leadership for lower-level employees.
Direct the development, revision, and updating of ACAT program acquisition documentation, including Acquisition Strategies and Plans, Acquisition Plan Baselines, Life Cycle Sustainment Plans, Material Fielding Plans, IUID, and Disposal Plans.
Provide acquisition management support to DoD and civilian agencies and departments.
Manage customer engagement and documentation planning.
Identify and assess program risks, including cost, schedule, and technical risks.
Recommend actions regarding milestone compliance and validate readiness status.
Develop reports, briefings, point papers, and supporting analyses on program progress, budgets, contract compliance, and quality.
Engage with peers and senior military and civilian staff to complete action items and support assignments.