Contract Support Specialist
XLA•Arlington, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
XLA is looking for a Contract Support Specialist to support a federal agency in Arlington, VA. This position is an onsite position, Monday-Friday. Candidates must be local to the Arlington, VA area to be considered. Salary: $80,000. The role requires in-depth knowledge of Federal Contracting, including FAR and other regulations, with hands-on experience demonstrating expertise in contracting and procurement. Experience in establishing and implementing U.S. Government acquisition programs and policies is also essential.
Requirements
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in the field of Contracting and procurement and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of formal education and experience (7 years of directly related experience will substitute for education).
- Proficient knowledge of Federal Contracting such as FAR and other regulations.
- Hands-on experience that demonstrates proficient expertise in one or more functional areas related to contracting and procurement.
- Experience in establishing and implementing complex U.S. Government acquisition programs and policies.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills.
Nice To Haves
- Professional training and certifications.
- FAC-C or DAWIA Certification in Contracting strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Review Request for Contract packages, solicitations and contract files.
- Conduct Market Research.
- Review Cost/Price proposals and/or quotes.
- Prepare reports, document findings and other supporting documentation.
- Processes orders and contract modifications.
- Maintains official documentation in files in accordance with the FAR and office procedures.
- Handles actions related to pre- and post-award.
- Prepares required correspondence.
- Updates systems as required by the FAR and office procedures.
- Reviews documents and provides feedback as necessary.
- Process Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act requests and/or Congressional Inquiries.
- Establish and maintain data for assigned work, including logbooks and automated systems for internal/external reporting.
- Prepares purchase orders and/or maintains official documentation in files.
- Oversee retention of records by contractors to meet records review requirements of the Government.
- Ensure proper storage, handling, and disposal of files.
Benefits
- professional development and education
- an entrepreneurial atmosphere
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
