Contracts Specialist III

Acquisition Professionals•Washington, DC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Acquisition Professionals (AP) LLC is seeking an experienced Contract Specialist III to provide high-level cradle-to-grave contracting for the Office of the Senior Procurement Executive. AP LLC is a trusted strategic partner and solutions-based company that combines years of deep knowledge-based expertise, agile program management, and customized learning solutions. AP provides cradle-to-grave acquisition services and acquisition training; administrative support services; Information Technology Support Services and program and financial management. We leverage technology, tools, and industry best practices through our experienced personnel to create cross-functional results and navigate the complex and high-risk areas for our clients' projects and programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 24 semester hours in business related coursework, from an accredited college or university.
Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting, FAC-C Professional, (FAC-C) Level III or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA)
Experience utilizing government contract writing and contract writing systems (PRISM)
Independent ability to research and analyze contract and financial data
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to interface with service providers, program offices, government contracting officers, and contracting officers representatives.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PRISM.
Extensive knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), with particular emphasis on FAR Parts 15, 22, and 37.

Nice To Haves

Prior federal government contracting experience
Ability to multi-task and meet short deadlines
Ability to work with diverse groups of people

Responsibilities

Administration of the contract from cradle to grave, including contract compliance issues, change orders (modifications, amendments, renewals, extensions, assignments, notations, etc.), handling disputes, cure notices, liquidated damages, and, if necessary, contract cancellation.
Assist the Contracting Officer in conducting strategic requirements review, acquisition strategy development, solicitation development, and in performing other related procurement tasks as required.
Review of requirements documents submitted by the Program Office to determine adequacy and sufficiency and make recommendations to the Contracting Officer to accept or reject.
Participate in meetings as required. Meetings include pre-award conferences, post award meetings, periodic progress review meetings, acquisition planning meetings, and other meetings as required by the Contracting Officer.
Assist the Contracting Officer in preparing solicitations, acquisition plans, source selection plans, and other documents required in accordance with regulatory and local guidance.
Review outgoing correspondence to ensure it is properly formatted and prepared on official letterhead for proper distribution. Reviews shall be completed within 24 hours of assignment.
Support the Contracting Officer in assisting customers with the development and preparation of requirements documents (e.g., SOW, technical evaluation factors, acquisition plans, IGCEs, etc.).
Complete all contract awards within the established Procurement Administrative Lead-times (PALT) identified by the Office of the Senior Procurement Executive (OSPE).
Complete and handle all contract files in accordance with agency acquisition regulations, policies, and procedures.
Prepare modifications for various contractual actions to include, but not limited to, contracts, purchase/delivery/task orders, blanket purchase agreements, indefinite delivery contracts, as necessary.
Assist the Contracting Officer in preparing responses to Freedom of Information Act Requests and Protested actions.
Provide email and phone call responses to program office staff and other agency officials. Provide a response within 24 hours of receipt, and immediately when the customer indicates that the matter is urgent.
Respond to Contracting Officer's communication within two hours of receipt.