Contracts Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 24 semester hours in business related coursework, from an accredited college or university.
• Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting, FAC-C Professional, (FAC-C) Level III or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA)
• Experience utilizing government contract writing and contract writing systems (PRISM); independent ability to research and analyze contract and financial data;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to interface with service providers, program offices, government contracting officers, and contracting officers representatives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PRISM.
• Extensive knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), with particular emphasis on FAR Parts 15, 22, and 37.

Nice To Haves

• Prior federal government contracting experience
• Ability to multi-task and meet short deadlines
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people

Responsibilities

• Administration of the contract from cradle to grave, including contract compliance issues, change orders (modifications, amendments, renewals, extensions, assignments, notations, etc.), handling disputes, cure notices, liquidated damages, and, if necessary, contract cancellation.
• Assist the Contracting Officer in conducting strategic requirements review, acquisition strategy development, solicitation development, and in performing other related procurement tasks as required.
• Assist the Contracting Officer in review of requirements documents submitted by the Program Office to determine adequacy and sufficiency and make recommendations to the Contracting Officer to accept or reject.
• Participate in meetings as required. Meetings include pre-award conferences, post award meetings, periodic progress review meetings, acquisition planning meetings, and other meetings as required by the Contracting Officer. Attendance in the meetings shall be at no extra cost to the Government.
• Assist the Contracting Officer in preparing solicitations, acquisition plans, source selection plans, and other documents required in accordance with regulatory and local guidance. Documents shall be accurate, current, timely, and maintained up to date (ex: acquisition plan milestone schedule).
• Review outgoing correspondence to ensure it is properly formatted and prepared on official letterhead for proper distribution. Reviews shall be completed within 24 hours of assignment.
• Support the Contracting Officer in assisting customers with the development and preparation of requirements documents (e.g., SOW, technical evaluation factors, acquisition plans, IGCEs, etc.).
• Complete all contract awards within the established Procurement Administrative Lead-times (PALT) identified by the Office of the Senior Procurement Executive (OSPE).
• Complete and handle all contract files in accordance with agency acquisition regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare modifications for various contractual actions to include, but not limited to, contracts, purchase/delivery/task orders, blanket purchase agreements, indefinite delivery contracts, as necessary.
• Assist the Contracting Officer in preparing responses to Freedom of Information Act Requests and Protested actions.
• Provide email and phone call responses to program office staff and other agency officials. Personnel shall provide a response within 24 hours of receipt, and immediately when the customer indicates that the matter is urgent.
• Respond to Contracting Officer's communication within two hours of receipt to discuss the status of work and/or respond to a request for information.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability
• matching 401k
• tax free transit subsidy
• paid federal government holidays
• paid time off