Sr. Contracts Specialist

Guidehouse•Bethesda, MD

About The Position

As a Sr. Contracts Specialist, you will be a part of the contracts team for a federal government R&D organization providing support for the entire program lifecycle, from source selection activities through contract closeout. Leverage expertise in negotiation, handle multiple priorities effectively, work with a wide variety of technical and project management staff, and apply knowledge of risk assessments and federal procurement topics. Working in a team environment, you will act as an advisor regarding legal requirements, client specifications, and government regulations to streamline the acquisition process and maximize client resources.

Requirements

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a polygraph
Bachelor’s degree
SEVEN (7) years of experience as a contracts professional in the industry or a contracting officer in the federal government, to include FIVE (5) or more years of intel community experience with contracts or subcontracts
Experience with procurement lifecycle, from source selection activities through closeout.
Experience with Requests for Information (RFI) and Broad Agency Announcements (BAA)
Experience with evaluation of cost and price procedures/techniques to evaluate offers

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated knowledge of and the formation and administration of different government contract types
Demonstrated proficient knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) AND with Non-FAR based instruments such as Other Transaction Agreements
Assist with the preparation of contract award and modification packages for final review and approval
Ability to be self-directed and work under minimal supervision
Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with personnel at all levels
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functional teams
Experience working in a closed areas with moderate oversight.
Prior experience as a lead on a contract
Experience entering and maintaining contract data into a contract management system.

Responsibilities

Leverage expertise in negotiation
Handle multiple priorities effectively
Work with a wide variety of technical and project management staff
Apply knowledge of risk assessments and federal procurement topics
Act as an advisor regarding legal requirements, client specifications, and government regulations to streamline the acquisition process and maximize client resources

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend