Senior Contracts Specialist

Nakupuna Companies•Arlington, VA

2d•$120,000 - $155,000

About The Position

Nakupuna Companies is seeking a Senior Contracts Specialist to provide professional acquisition support services for the Department of State. The role requires significant experience with contracts below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold as well as complex, high-dollar projects, and thorough knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the complete acquisition life cycle. The specialist provides pre-award, award/selection, and post-award acquisition advice, reviews, recommendations, and document-preparation support to government contracting officers and multidisciplinary technical offices. Responsibilities include supporting source selections and awards, contract administration and modifications, delivery and task orders, invoicing, and closeouts. The role also involves analyzing product and pricing data, conducting comparative analyses, and communicating regularly with government leadership and management personnel. A bachelor’s degree and 10 or more years of experience are required, with alternative education and experience combinations accepted. An active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship are required. The projected annual compensation range is $120,000 to $155,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 10 or more years of experience; alternatively, an associate’s degree and 12 years of experience, or a high school diploma and 15 years of experience.
Active Secret security clearance.
U.S. citizenship.
Deep and thorough knowledge of the FAR and the complete acquisition life cycle.
Significant experience with contracts below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold and with complex, high-dollar projects.
Experience in supplies and service contracts.
Experience issuing, documenting, and awarding competitive efforts.
Ability to negotiate and award contracts, contract modifications, and/or subcontracts.
Experience developing, preparing, and presenting terms and conditions in bids or proposals related to contract awards.
Experience evaluating methods and efficiencies of allocating costs through overhead and general administrative expenses.
Experience leading or providing technical advice and assistance to professional employees responsible for contract administration workload, including closeout, pricing, negotiations, and/or contract modifications.
Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
DAWIA Level II or III, CFCM, and/or FAC-C certifications.
Former experience as a government employee in the 1102 series.
Former Contracting Officer experience.
Experience with formal source selections and research and development.
Experience with FAR Parts 12 and 13, simplified acquisition procedures, and commercial acquisitions, including commercial services using IDIQ contracts.
Experience applying FAR Part 6 (Other than full and open competition) and writing Justifications and Approvals (J&As).

Responsibilities

Provide advice, recommendations, reviews, and document-preparation support for all areas of the pre-award acquisition phase.
Support and review statements of work and objectives, acquisition strategies, cost estimates, market research and surveys, quality assurance plans, solicitations, source selections, and other pre-award documentation.
Formally and concisely document reviews for contract files and the Contracting Officer.
Advise and support Contracting Officers and technical offices during formal and informal source selections and vendor screening processes.
Support preparation and review of contract award documents and acquisition award actions.
Provide advice, recommendations, reviews, and document support for post-award acquisition activities, including contract administration, modifications, delivery and task orders, invoicing, and closeouts.
Obtain and analyze product and price data for contract negotiations.
Compare vendor terms and price quotations with historical data and develop recommendations on vendor selection, terms, or prices.
Communicate effectively with a high volume and variety of people, including government leadership and management personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned.