Procurement Specialist

Ardent Eagle Solutions • Boulder, CO

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About The Position

The Institute for Telecommunication Sciences (ITS) requires acquisition and procurement support to assist program offices with the development, preparation, and coordination of procurement documentation and acquisition packages. The contractor will support ITS program offices and Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) by reviewing acquisition documentation, assisting with procurement planning, and supporting contract administration activities in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Department of Commerce acquisition policies.

The Institute for Telecommunication Sciences (ITS) provides research and development support for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) by performing applied telecommunications research that supports spectrum management, telecommunications policy development, and emerging communications technologies. ITS supports a variety of federal agencies, state and local governments, private organizations, and international partners. Because ITS conducts applied research and development activities, program offices frequently require procurement support for equipment acquisitions, research contracts, and specialized telecommunications technologies.

Requirements

• Four (4) or more years of relevant experience supporting federal acquisition or procurement activities.
• Qualifications commensurate with DAWIA or FAC-C Level II in contracting.
• Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
• Experience supporting government acquisition planning and procurement documentation.
• Experience conducting market research and IGCE development.
• Familiarity with procurement documentation including SOW.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Acquisition Documentation Support
• Support program offices in the preparation and development of acquisition documentation and procurement packages.
• Review documents such as: Statements of Work (SOW). Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE). IT Security documentation. Section 508 compliance documentation. Justifications for Other than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC). Option Year and Modifications (both unilateral and bilateral) Deobligation requests Market Research
• All documentation shall be prepared in accordance with: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Department of Commerce acquisition policies. NTIA acquisition procedures.
• Contract Administration Support
• Assist ITS CORs with contract administration activities including: Submission of purchase requisition packages into the Department of Commerce acquisition system. Maintain yearly ITS Procurement Tracking Spreadsheet
• Process Documentation
• Develop and maintain procurement process documentation supporting ITS procurement operations.
• Documenting procedures for: Purchase request submissions. Procurement workflows Acquisition documentation standards
• Documentation must be updated as procurement processes evolve.
• Research and Knowledge Transfer
• Maintain familiarity with federal acquisition regulations and government contracting vehicles.
• Monitoring changes to: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Department of Commerce acquisition policies. Government contracting vehicles including: Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
• Periodically brief program staff on relevant acquisition updates and contracting vehicle options.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

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