Mid-Level Contract Specialist

Cintel Inc • Huntsville, AL

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Candidate will need to demonstrate strong time management skills, including the ability to multitask and prioritize to meet business deadlines. This role requires the highest level of professionalism, strong interpersonal skills, exceptional written skills, analytical skills (data analysis and research), and a strong attention to detail. A comprehensive knowledge and experience in pre-award to post-award phases of cradle to grave contracting, interpreting and applying laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures regarding acquisitions in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) are necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Six (6) years direct, relevant experience in cradle to grave Department of War contracting (including actions exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)
• Knowledge of contracting for a variety of 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-award and post award related contract documentation
• Knowledge of Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), and Firm Fixed Price (FFP) type contracts
• On-site presence with customer at Redstone Arsenal is a must
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, & PowerPoint)
• Must have and maintain a SECRET security clearance with the ability to obtain a TOP SECRET (TS/SCI) security clearance

Nice To Haves

• Acquisition Career Field Certifications (FAC-C Professional or DAWIA Level II)
• TOP SECRET (TS/SCI) security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Developing contract requirement acquisition packages
• Recommending the appropriate contract type or contract method for the product or service being procured; as well as recommending and/or implementing courses of action which may depart from previous approaches to include contracts with extremely stringent time frame
• Establishing and monitoring 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
• Recommending and/or implementing courses of action which may depart from previous approaches to include contracts with extremely stringent time frames
• Providing 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

What This Job Offers

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