Contracting Support Specialist
About The Position
Applied Research Solutions (ARS) has is seeking a Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Contracting Support Specialist to support the Battle Management Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence (BMC3I) System Delta (SYD 85) and Space Operations Command (SpOC) Mission Delta 2 (MD 2) in Colorado Springs, CO. SYD 85 supports acquisition and MD 2 supports sustainment for Space Domain Awareness (SDA) systems, executing system acquisition, modernization, and sustainment for ground- and space-based SDA sensors and command and control (C2) systems. Activities include acquisition program management, system and subsystem engineering, maintenance and supply support, and fielding. Why Work with us? Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.
Requirements
- Must be a US citizen
- Active Secret clearance, eligible for Top Secret/SCI clearance
- B.A. or B.S. in business or related field
- 3 years DoD, MDA, or Intelligence Community (IC) Acquisition experience as a team member in a DoD, MDA, or IC Contract Office
- 2 or more years administering contract data in ConWrite and/or CONIT
- Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) Level 1 Contracting certification or equivalent
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with Government Contract, Legal, and Program teams; interact frequently with senior leadership; work as a team to develop and execute contract modifications
- Develop strategies, plans, and packages for document submissions through technical, contract, and legal team reviews that support approval to negotiate and approval to award task orders, contracts and contract modifications
- Support functional teams developing Request for Proposal (RFP) documents, conducting proposal reviews, and developing technical evaluations of proposals
- Support contract office development of preliminary and final Price Negotiation Memoranda; develop and recommend strategies, positions, and content for partnering agreements and data rights agreements
- Ensure contract and modification execution is conducted in accordance with center, directorate, and division policies and procedures
- Ensure contracts and modifications are prepared in accordance with FAR Part 15, FAR Part 16, DFAR, and ITAR requirements
- Recommend positions and support the Government to develop, draft, monitor, and administer incentive fee plans
- Perform analysis, support the Government to develop positions, assemble and staff required documents and packages to administer contracts and monitor task order execution; develop and recommend strategies, positions, and content for partnering agreements and data rights agreements
- Prepare and administer contract, contract modification, and contractor information in ConWrite and/or Con-IT contract writing systems
- Occasional travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations upon Government direction
- Will perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
