Procurement Specialist III

PACE LLC • Alexandria, VA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

PACE LLC is seeking a Procurement Specialist III for a full-time position in the DMV area. The role provides a full range of procurement and contracting services in support of a federal agency customer's acquisition activities. The position is based in Alexandria, Virginia, with a hybrid schedule requiring 1–2 days per week in the office, subject to change.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of demonstrated experience as a Procurement Specialist, Contracting Specialist, or Contracts Manager.
• Experience supporting cost and price analysis and cost-reimbursement work using costing and pricing skills.
• Recent experience preparing contract modifications using contract writing software.
• Experience as a Procurement Specialist supporting the Federal Government.
• Experience with research and development (R&D), scientific and technology (S&T) acquisition, and construction contracting.
• Public Trust-level clearance is required.
• A master's degree, or a bachelor's degree with an additional 5 years of experience.
• DAWIA or FAC-C Level II/III (Contracting), CFCM, or CPCM certification.

Nice To Haves

• Construction contracting experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience with PD2 (Procurement Desktop Defense), Standard Procurement System (SPS), Enterprise Contract Writing Module (ECWM), CON-IT (Contracting Information Technology), WAWF, Contract Closeout Module, SharePoint, RMA, or similar federal procurement applications.
• Experience with the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) or Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA).

Responsibilities

• Review acquisition packages for assigned requirements and provide recommendations for FAR-based acquisitions.
• Support preparation of market research, Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASPs).
• Recommend FAR-based acquisition strategies for supplies or services by performing market analysis.
• Support preparation of pre-award file documents for review and approval.
• Perform administrative reviews of proposals and quotes.
• Perform cost and price analysis.
• Assist in preparing award documents, including Price Reasonableness and Basis of Award memorandums.
• Prepare contract modifications, including administrative modifications, option exercises, and supplemental agreements, for review and approval.
• Prepare supporting documentation, such as memorandums for the record and option exercise determinations.
• Ensure modification award files are complete and final documents are uploaded.
• Assist in resolving invoice payment issues in WAWF/DFAS in collaboration with assigned CORs.
• Create contract file records and upload contract-related documents.
• Assist Contracting Officers with the COR appointment process.
• Assist Contracting Officers and Contract Specialists in locating documents needed to respond to FOIA requests.
• Provide assistance to Contracting Officers and Contract Specialists as needed.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and disability.
• 401(k) program with employees fully vested in their own contributions and the employer-provided match from the first day of contribution.
• Strong work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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