Intermediate Contract Specialist

Grant Leading Technology•Riverdale, MD

10d•Remote

About The Position

Grant Leading Technology is seeking a mid-level Contract Specialist to support federal acquisitions at various stages of the procurement process. Work includes acquisition planning, market research and analysis, preparing solicitations and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotes (RFQs), reviewing evaluation information, and reviewing Statements of Work (SOWs), Statements of Objectives (SOOs), and Performance Work Statements (PWSs). The position is proposed in support of an upcoming federal contract; employment offers are contingent upon successful contract award. The role is mostly remote, but the work arrangement may change and on-site work may be required depending on desk availability. Candidates must live within commuting distance of Washington, DC. Core hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time. The Contract Specialist supports Federal Transit Administration programs under Contracting Officer's Representative direction and uses federal acquisition e-Gov systems to prepare contract actions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent relevant experience of five years, or at least 24 semester hours in a qualifying field: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.
At least five years of federal contract procurement experience.
Knowledge and demonstrated experience performing mid-level Contract Specialist functions.
Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
Knowledge of and ability to use different contract types, including FFP, Cost-Reimbursable, Labor-Hour, and Time & Materials.
Experience processing acquisitions under applicable FAR provisions, including GSAR Subpart 538.71 concerning the FSS and FAR Part 12.
Experience with acquisitions of commercial products and services, simplified acquisition procedures, service contracting, contract modifications, and contract file closeout.
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office products such as Word and Excel and Google Workspace products.
Strong internet research skills.
Ability to pass a government background check.
Must live in the United States and be authorized to work in the United States.
Must live within commuting distance of Washington, DC.

Nice To Haves

Solid knowledge of Cost Type contracts.
Federal Acquisition Certification (FAC) Level III.

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and track pre-procurement packages and contract actions to support workflow and accurate status reporting.
Administer acquisition vehicles such as IDIQ contracts, BPAs, and task, delivery, call, and purchase orders.
Apply knowledge of Firm-Fixed Price, Cost-Reimbursable, Labor-Hour, and Time & Materials contract structures.
Understand cost and price analysis and assist with it; prepare contract modifications and support termination/default actions and contract closeout as needed.
Independently perform routine and complex contract administration functions with minimal supervision.
Resolve contractual issues, validate procurement data, and support advertising, solicitation, evaluation, award, and post-award administration.
Use federal acquisition e-Gov systems to prepare contract actions and support FTA programs under COR direction.
Support various acquisition mechanisms, including IDIQ contracts, BPAs, and related orders.
Analyze work assignments and provide feedback to the Government as needed.