Senior Contract Specialist

Mayvin, Inc•Arlington, VA

8d•$110,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Mayvin is seeking a Senior Contract Specialist to provide professional contract support and expertise in support of the mission of the United States Marshals Service (USMS). This position will support contract-related activities, apply knowledge of various federal government contract types, and work independently to ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be able to undergo and pass a background investigation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with at least 24 hours of business credits
Minimum of 8 years of related work experience with the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities outlined above
Knowledge of the FAR, specifically FAR Parts 5, 8, 10, 12, and 15
Ability to apply creative and strategic thinking to develop innovative solutions to complex contracting challenges
Proficient in Microsoft Suite
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be able to undergo and pass a background investigation

Nice To Haves

At least eight (8) years of experience supporting the Federal Government in a contract-related field or assisting a Federal Government Contracting Officer as a contractor
Former Federal Contracting Officer – Series 1102 (GS-13 or above)
Previous Federal Procurement Data System – Next Generation (FPDS-NG) Database experience

Responsibilities

Assist government contracting officers with complex large and small purchase contract actions based on the various cradle-to-grave functions
Prepare for award and assist with administering various contracts and task orders
Review solicitation packages for completeness
Prepare Determination & Findings (D&F) and conduct market research in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
Research and provide statistical data to contracting officers
Research and prepare market research documentation