Senior Contract Specialist II, MCC

Dexis • Washington, DC

14h

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 required 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: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees