Company Description

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry leading practices. ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Talent Management. We help forward thinking clients solve problems and improve operations.
Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants; our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals nationally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes. Our Services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies and people delivering value.
ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of industries to include but are not limited to Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Retail, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Banking & Financial Services, Transportation, Federal and State Government Agencies. Learn More About ProSidian Consulting at www.ProSidian.com.

Job Description

The employee will provide the cost analysis, advise on the source selection, formulate negotiation strategies, and all relevant phases of contract administration in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). The employee will participate in the coordinaiton of the acquisition strategy. This will include a multiphase approach and the exit criteria for each of those phases. The employee will also support all pre-award activities as outlined by the FAR and other relevant regulations and laws. 

The Contract Specialist will perform the following tasks on behalf of the contract function of a large federal agency that uses external vendors to perform a wide array of services.

Pre-Award Support Tasks:

• Provide support for all pre-award activities as required
• Oversee the integration of program planning and acquisition planning
• Conduct compliance review with our client and federal rules and regulations
• Evaluate the coordination activities surrounding the formulation of the acquisition package
• Assist in developing independent government cost estimates
• Assist in developing PWS/SOW/SOO documents
• Assist in developing and updating contract milestone plans
• Recommending acquisition strategy
• Assist in preparing justifications for other than full and open competition
• Issuing solicitations via all mediums required
• Assist in reviewing proposals/quotes for accuracy and consistency
• Assist in the technical evaluation of proposals/quotes
• Assist in performing price/cost analysis
• Print and complete various documents associated with contract award

Qualifications

Have a demonstrated knowledge of Federal Government contract evaluations, practices, tools and protocols

Have at least 5 years of experience supporting contract activities for the federal government

Have strong oral and written communication skills (English) and demonstrate knowledge of proper grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and terminology commonly used in business office environments to prepare contract materials (pre, during and post)

Be fully competent in using federal government contract technology applications (pre, during and post award)

Have strong analytical skills

Have a strong customer service mindset

Be able to make independent judgments and recommendations with confidence

Be capable of proficiently operating copiers, facsimile machines, word processors, microcomputer, printer, modems, and/or computer terminal using a standard typewriter style keyboard with additional function keys to produce work accurately and efficiently

Master's degree preferred. Bachelors degree required from a nationally accredited institution or 7 years experience as a Contract SME.

Additional Information

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
• Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
• Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
• Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
• Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
• Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization – ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
• Curiosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
• Humility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
• Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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