Mid-Level Contract Support

MbSolutions•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

The Mid-Level Contract Support Specialist shall provide comprehensive acquisition support throughout the Federal acquisition lifecycle, including pre-award and post-award activities. This role involves conducting research and analysis of technical, acquisition, cost, and pricing information to support procurement and Contracting Officer decision-making. The specialist will research, review, interpret, and apply Federal acquisition policies, regulations, directives, guidance, and procedures, including the FAR and VAAR. Responsibilities include reviewing and assisting in developing acquisition requirements and procurement documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy. The role also involves providing acquisition and business advice to technical experts and program personnel, analyzing and assisting with the development of Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), and coordinating logistical and acquisition-related actions. Support is needed for acquisition plans, strategies, and administration functions, as well as researching policies and guidance to support Contracting Officer decisions. Collaboration with Government leadership and stakeholders is essential for analysis and developing courses of action. The specialist will assist with cost-benefit analyses, evaluate pricing and cost data, and help establish contract parameters and controls. Monitoring contractor performance and resolving contract administration matters, including changes, claims, and payments, are key duties. Preparation of contract modifications and supporting documentation, as well as supporting Contracting Officers throughout all phases of acquisition involving modifications and orders, is required. Maintaining accurate documentation and performing additional acquisition and contract support activities are also part of the role.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in any field and at least twenty-four [24] semester hours in any combination of: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, and organization and management.
A minimum of three (3) recent years of relevant Federal contracting experience within the last five (5) years.
Demonstrated experience conducting comprehensive Federal contract acquisition support services.
Documented experience supporting both pre-award and post-award acquisition processes and activities.
Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
Working knowledge of the Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR).
Knowledge of other applicable Federal acquisition regulations, policies, procedures, and directives.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive acquisition support throughout the Federal acquisition lifecycle, including pre-award and post-award activities.
Conduct research and analysis of technical, acquisition, cost, and pricing information to support procurement and Contracting Officer decision-making.
Research, review, interpret, and apply Federal acquisition policies, regulations, directives, guidance, and procedures, including the FAR and VAAR.
Review and/or assist in developing acquisition requirements and procurement documentation to ensure acquisition packages are complete, accurate, sound, and sufficient.
Provide acquisition and business advice and assistance to technical experts, requiring activities, program personnel, customers, and other stakeholders.
Analyze and assist with the development of Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) and supporting documentation.
Work collaboratively with technical experts and Contracting Officers to ensure project milestones, schedules, requirements, and deliverables are accurately reflected in contractual documents and project plans.
Plan, coordinate, evaluate, and execute logistical and acquisition-related actions necessary to support organizational missions and program requirements.
Support the planning, preparation, development, execution, and maintenance of acquisition plans, acquisition strategies, and program office acquisition administration functions.
Research applicable policies, guidance, regulations, and historical acquisition information to support Contracting Officer decisions.
Coordinate with Government leadership, staff, technical personnel, program offices, and other stakeholders to conduct analyses and develop recommended courses of action.
Assist with the preparation and performance of cost-benefit analyses supporting acquisition and business decisions.
Analyze and evaluate pricing and cost data and assist in developing price reasonableness recommendations for Contracting Officer review and determination.
Assist in establishing appropriate parameters, controls, and administrative processes to ensure contracts are executed in accordance with applicable terms and conditions.
Assist with monitoring contractor performance and identifying and resolving contract administration matters involving changes, claims, payments, deliverables, and related issues.
Prepare and/or draft contract modifications and associated supporting documentation.
Support Contracting Officers and Contract Specialists throughout all phases of acquisition involving contract modifications, change orders, supplemental agreements, and delivery orders.
Prepare and support justification and approval documentation when required.
Maintain accurate, complete, and organized acquisition and contract documentation in accordance with applicable Government requirements.
Perform additional acquisition and contract support activities necessary to support organizational and mission requirements.