Senior Contract Specialist II, MCC

Dexis • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Dexis is a dynamic professional services firm dedicated to partnering with government and community leaders both in the U.S. and internationally to achieve critical social outcomes in a rapidly changing world. At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, respect, fairness, and trust. You will be given the means and mentorship needed to succeed, and your creativity will be rewarded. About the Position Dexis is recruiting a Senior Contract Specialist Level II to support anticipated programming with the Millenium Challenge Corporation (MCC), Department of Administration and Finance (A&F), Contracts & Grants Management (CGM) Division. This opportunity will provide acquisition, interagency agreement, and federal financial assistance support for MCC operations. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Public Trust clearance (or ability to obtain )
• A bachelor’s degree with a major in any field and 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organizations and management.
• Eight or more years of direct experience in Federal contracting.
• At least one of these years must be specialized experience equivalent to the Federal Government GS-14 grade level that has equipped the individual with the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below.
• Mastery of contracting principles, laws, statutes, Executive Orders, regulations, and procedures applicable to pre-award and post-award actions for procuring and administering contracts for supplies, equipment, services, and construction, including development of standard methods and operating procedures.
• Mastery of Federal contracting methods and contract types, including complex competitive procurements under FAR Part 15, sufficient to administer and monitor prime and subcontractor performance on long-term contracts.
• Experience with acquisition innovation techniques, including those identified in the Periodic Table of Acquisition Innovation.
• Strong knowledge of contracting oversight and management processes; business practices; market conditions; program strategies; and technical requirements sufficient to evaluate capabilities, monitor performance, and advise MCC program offices.
• Strong knowledge of pre-award and post-award contracting policies and procedures to plan, execute, and administer contracts and contract modifications.
• Advanced negotiation skills to protect Government interests and ensure best value outcomes.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills to present analyses and engage effectively with private sector and Government stakeholders.
• Advanced ability to analyze complex acquisition issues, identify alternatives, modify standard contracting procedures, streamline acquisitions, and apply regulatory changes.
• Ability to work with a modest level of independence while managing competing priorities under short timelines.
• Upon MCC demand for Financial Assistance Management: Knowledge of Federal grants and cooperative agreements, assistance award policies and procedures, grants management practices, and financial assessment methods.
• Upon MCC demand for Interagency Agreement Management: Knowledge of Intergovernmental Transaction (IGT) processes, including G-Invoicing and Treasury Forms 7600A and 7600B.

Nice To Haves

• FAC-C(Professional) or DAWIA in Contracting (Professional) certification, DAWIA, or other non-Federal certifications/qualifications, such as NCMA CFCM and CPCM.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a technical resource and advisor to MCC organizations in the procurement of goods and services for the successful accomplishment of MCC programs and operations.
• Applies knowledge of administrative support functions within a Federal acquisition operations environment to assist program officials with acquisition and administrative matters, including source selection procedures; evaluation of contract price quotes and proposals; and contract administration, termination, and closeout.
• Proposes and executes acquisition innovation techniques, with concurrence of the MCC Contracting Officer, to reduce procurement timelines and promote efficiency.
• Perform end-to-end contract administration, including performance monitoring, payment approvals, delivery verification, issue resolution, modifications, closeout, cancellations, and protest support.
• Develop acquisition documentation and strategies, including statements of work, procurement plans, evaluation plans, pricing methodologies, solicitations, awards, and FAR Part 15 competitive procurements.
• Analyze business needs to select appropriate contracting vehicles and acquisition approaches.
• Conduct price and cost analyses, evaluate contractor proposals and financial capability, and support budget development for new, changed, and follow-on procurements.
• Lead and negotiate contract actions, including complex modifications, extensions of performance, dispute resolution, and cost/price negotiations.
• Coordinate and oversee complex, long-term technical service contracts across multiple contract types and ensure contractor compliance and performance.
• Serve as a senior acquisition advisor and primary point of contact for program officials and stakeholders, providing authoritative recommendations and protecting Government interests.
• Manage complex and sensitive procurement programs and initiatives and provide high-level technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced staff.
• Award and administer grants, cooperative agreements, and other assistance instruments, including eligibility determinations, solicitation and evaluation, negotiations, award administration, compliance, audits, and post-award reviews.
• Prepare and administer Interagency Agreements using Treasury G-Invoicing or Forms 7600A and 7600B.

Benefits

• As part of a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, Dexis provides healthcare insurance in addition to other staff welfare benefits and perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees