Contract Specialist

Duties Include:

• Full life cycle contract management (“cradle to grave”)
• Assist agency contracting office with drafting various contract documents including base contracts, modifications, and purchase orders.
• Working with and advising program managers on procurement policies, regulations, and procedures that result in cost savings for the Government.
• Maintaining a working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency supplemental regulations; following all applicable acquisition procedures.
• Communicating orally in order to brief all customers on proposed acquisition cycles award processes.
• Utilizing all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures while participating with a variety of Program Offices to ensure the acquisition plan, synopsis, procurement planning conference and justification and approval all include necessary information to facilitate a successful contract award.
• Communicating in writing, independently preparing pre and post business clearances for every acquisition in order to document the contract file.
• Acting as a business adviser and/or representative providing business advice to the program offices.

Job Requirements:

• B.S. / B.A. Degree is required.
• At least 4 years of federal acquisition experience is required.
• Must be able to work a normal 40 hour work week on-site during the core work hours of 9:00AM to 3:00PM. Some flexibility is available on core work hours.
• Knowledge of the Federal acquisition process and applicable laws and regulations. (e.g. the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR))
• Strong background in acquiring commercial supplies and/or services for the Federal Government.
• Experience as an 1102 in the Federal Government is highly desirable.
• Experience with major contract writing systems is highly desirable.
• DAWIA /FAC-C and CFCM or CPCM certifications are highly desirable;
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills. (Job entails supporting multiple purchasing actions in a fast-paced environment.)
• Ability to work with minimal guidance and supervision.
• Position will require interaction with procurement office management. Interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively are necessary.
• Ability to pass a federal background check for facility access is required.