What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Contracts Specialist ACTIVE SECRET/TS REQUIRED position at Ampersand Solutions Group?
The Senior Contract Specialist will need to demonstrate strong time management skills, including the ability to multitask and prioritize to meet business deadlines. This role requires the highest level of professionalism, strong interpersonal skills, exceptional written skills, analytical skills (data analysis and research), and a strong attention to detail. A comprehensive knowledge and experience in pre-award to post-award phases of cradle to grave contracting, interpreting and applying laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures regarding acquisitions in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) are necessary.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Contract Specialist Duties and Responsibilities:
- Developing contract requirement acquisition packages
- Recommending the appropriate contract type or contract method for the product or service being procured; as well as recommending and/or implementing courses of action which may depart from previous approaches to include contracts with extremely stringent time frame
- Establishing and monitoring acquisition milestones to ensure progress toward award
- Writing and staffing various documents such as market research reports, procurement plans, justifications, determinations and findings, and other supporting documents for approval at higher levels
- Reviewing performance work statements and statements of work to ensure they adequately describe requirements
- Providing sound business advice, guidance, training, and assistance to team members and technical or program personnel on procurement processes, contractual language, legal responsibilities, and acquisition and business-related issues
- Ability to create, manage, and analyze intricate datasets using advanced Microsoft Excel functionalities and present data insights in a professional manner.
Contract Specialist Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Ten (10 ) years direct, relevant experience in cradle to grave DoD contracting – must have prior Contract Specialist or Contracting Officer experience
- Knowledge of contracting for a variety of products and services for major systems, research and development (R&D), and/or complex programs using a wide range of contracting methodologies
- Demonstrated experience in writing and staffing pre-award and post award related contract documentation
- Knowledge of Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), and Firm Fixed Price (FFP) type contracts
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, & PowerPoint)
- Must have and maintain a Secret security clearance with ability to upgrade to TS/SCI
- On-site presence with customer at Redstone Arsenal is a must.