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Talent Acquisition Concepts is Hiring a Contract specialist Near Centennial, CO

Salary Range : $50k - $65k

What does a typical day look like for the Contract Support Specialist ?

  • Perform acquisition planning, solicit, evaluate, negotiate, analyze, advise, and assist with contract awards
  • Perform post-award administration and terminations on contracts for the procurement of supplies and services (including complex contracts and high dollar acquisitions).
  • Analyze and evaluate the certified cost and pricing data and other types of pricing information to determine price reasonableness, preparation of contract files, and electronic documentation.
  • Prepare contracting recommendations for the Government Contracting Officer that require research and interpretation of evolving government regulations, policies, guidance, and laws.

What qualifications do you look for?

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required.

Coursework must have included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields : accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.

Previous experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams.

4 years of experience in administrating Federal Contracts.

Familiar with FAR.

Excellent writing skills and the ability to communicate orally and in writing.

  • Documented experience in and working knowledge of VA programs is preferred.
  • Familiar with Veteran Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) based procurements.
  • Last updated : 2024-03-07

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$79k-101k (estimate)

POST DATE

02/24/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

04/10/2024

WEBSITE

talentacquisitionconcepts.com

HEADQUARTERS

Dumfries, VA

SIZE

<25

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