Procurement Specialist II

**Must Possess an Active Secret Clearance

Requirements:

· Process Purchase Requests through Ariba (an electronic ordering system) 

· Perform funding realignments and administer incremental funding 

· Review and/or draft the following: Statements of Work, Independent Government Cost Estimates,
Justifications and Approvals for Sole Source requisitions, etc 

· Interface with Government Technical Monitors (GTM), Contracting Officer’s Representatives (COR) and
Contracting Officers (CO) 

· Perform and obtain market research; obtain/verify funds certification for purchase requests; administer
de-obligation or de-commitment of funds 

· Electronically search for contract history and status 

· Contract file creation and maintenance; proper file management; monitor contract and/or contract
option expiration and other timeframes and advise GTMs and CORs accordingly; review and edit
requisitions; perform contract closeouts 

· Communicate orally and in writing, including email, with all parties 

· Create VARs for Department of State building access 

· Perform other PS duties, as assigned.  

Special Knowledge Requirements:

 · Five or more years of primary contracting activity 

· Should be at least FAC-C Level II (or DAIWA equivalent) certified 

· Experience in reviewing and drafting Statements of Work and determining appropriate application 

· Experienced in reviewing and drafting Independent Government Cost Estimates and determining
appropriate application 

· Experienced in drafting and/or reviewing Justifications and Approvals for Sole Source Selection and
determining appropriate application 

· Able to work under pressure with a team 

· Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Excel 

· Proficient in the use of ILMS Ariba or a similar electronic ordering system 

· Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, including email 

· Excellent analytical skills 

· Able to learn and process Visit Authorization Requests for Department of State building access 

· Contract file creation and management skills 

· Strong familiarity with purchase requests created by program offices 

· Working knowledge of FAR and DOSAR. 

· Knowledge of Procurement Information Bulletins a plus 

· Working knowledge of Blanket Purchase Agreements, Government Wide Acquisition Contracts, and
other Acquisition types.