Contract Specialist (15.41)

OCT Consulting, LLC • Norfolk, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

OCT Consulting is seeking a Contracting Specialist to support our federal client, providing comprehensive federal acquisition support under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). This position is contingent upon contract award. The role involves performing pre- and post-award contracting activities, conducting market research, developing and issuing solicitations, performing price and cost analysis, executing contracting procedures, managing negotiations and contract administration, and supporting various contract types.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, finance, or other related fields.
• Minimum of five (5) years of formal contracting experience.
• Experience performing federal acquisition duties in a GS-1102 or equivalent role.
• Must be Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Professional certified (or current DHS/USCG equivalent).
• Proficiency in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
• Ability to pass a Federal government background investigation; the investigation will involve a credit, fingerprint, and law enforcement agency check.

Responsibilities

• Performing pre- and post-award contracting activities.
• Conducting Market Research.
• Developing and issuing Requests for Proposals (RFP), Request for Quotes (RFQ), and solicitations.
• Performing price and cost analysis.
• Executing contracting procedures and ensuring adherence to socioeconomic policies.
• Managing negotiations and ongoing contract administration, including the preparation of contractor discrepancy reports, requests for equitable adjustments, cure letters, default packages, and other related documentation as required.
• Supporting various contract types, including Best Value Source Selection and LPTA.
• Providing support for additional contracting duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry leading provider with 3% employer contributions of the employee’s gross salary
• Paid Time Off and Standard Government Holidays
• Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits
• Training Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level