Junior Contracts Specialist

Avion Solutions • Huntsville, AL

15d • Onsite

About The Position

Avion Solutions Inc., a 100% employee-owned company, seeks candidates for a Junior Contracts Specialist to support the U.S. Army Threat Systems Management Office. This position is based in Huntsville, AL.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Three (3) years direct, relevant experience in cradle-to-grave Department of War (DOW) contracting, including actions exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT).
• Varied contract knowledge related to products and services for major systems, research and development (R&D), and/or complex programs using a wide range of contracting methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience in writing and staffing pre/post-award contract-related documentation.
• Knowledge of Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), and Firm Fixed Price (FFP) type contracts.
• On-site presence at customer office at Redstone Arsenal.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, & PowerPoint)
• Possess and maintain a SECRET security clearance with the ability to obtain a TOP SECRET (TS/SCI) security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Acquisition Career Field Certifications (FAC-C Professional or DAWIA Level II)

Responsibilities

• Develop contract requirements acquisition packages.
• Recommend the appropriate contract type/method for the product or service being procured, as well as recommend and/or implement courses of action that may depart from previous approaches, including contracts with extremely stringent timeframes.
• Establish and monitor acquisition milestones to ensure progress toward award.
• Writing and staffing various documents such as market research reports, procurement plans, justifications, determinations and findings, and other supporting documents for approval at higher levels.
• Reviewing Performance Work Statements and Statements of Work to ensure they adequately describe requirements.
• Provide sound business advice, guidance, training, and assistance to team members and technical or program personnel on procurement processes, contractual language, legal responsibilities, and acquisition and business-related issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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