What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contracts Specialist position at Apogee?
Overview
We are continuously seeking qualified talent. Although this position is not tied to an immediate opening, it may become available in the near future. Resumes will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and you may be contacted for this role or similar opportunities as they arise. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Apogee is seeking a Senior Contract Specialists to be located at MacDill AFB in Tampa, FL in support of Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (SOF AT&L). SOF AT&L provides rapid and focused acquisition, technology, and acquisition logistics support to manage and support the development, acquisition, and fielding of critical items to enable a no-fail mission for the SOF Warfighter.
Responsibilities
Minimum Experience:
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret clearance with SCI Eligibility
Certifications: DAWIA Practitioner (formerly Level II) Equivalency in Contracting
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field
Years of Experience: 10 years of contract management experience
Certifications: DAWIA Advanced (formerly Level III) in Contracting or a Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Level 3
Education and Experience: Master's degree in Business or Acquisition and 8 years of contracts management experience in support of a DoD acquisition agency
We are continuously seeking qualified talent. Although this position is not tied to an immediate opening, it may become available in the near future. Resumes will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and you may be contacted for this role or similar opportunities as they arise. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Apogee is seeking a Senior Contract Specialists to be located at MacDill AFB in Tampa, FL in support of Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (SOF AT&L). SOF AT&L provides rapid and focused acquisition, technology, and acquisition logistics support to manage and support the development, acquisition, and fielding of critical items to enable a no-fail mission for the SOF Warfighter.
Responsibilities
- Independently and proficiently conducts appropriate research using a variety of resources available to the acquisition community (e.g., FAR, other regulatory guidance) in order to provide informed guidance and applicable courses of action (COAs) to a wide range of customers.
- Independently prepares pre-solicitation documentation to include, but not limited to Determination and Findings (D&F) and Small Business coordination (DD Form 2579).
- Staffs pre-solicitation documentation for appropriate review and approvals and posts applicable notices in the Federal Business Opportunities as required.
- Independently prepares solicitations and amendments in Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2) (or relevant contract writing system) for Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) review and approval.
- Staffs all solicitation/amendment documentation for appropriate review and approvals and posts notices in the Federal Business Opportunities as required.
- Conducts price and cost analysis; proficiently use the variety of techniques, including but not limited to, working with DCAA and/or DCMA as necessary, to determine fair and reasonable prices.
- Independently reviews evaluation input from a variety of sources (e.g. technical program and DCAA personnel), provides necessary feedback, and prepares contract negotiation positions (such as PNM and BCM) for PCO review and approval.
- Independently prepares contract award (or agreements) and amendments in PD2 (or relevant writing system) for PCO review and approval.
- Staffs all award/amendment documentation for appropriate review and approvals and posts notices in the Federal Business Opportunities as required.
- Independently prepares post-award documentation to include, but not limited to contract modifications and memorandums for record.
- Independently and proficiently conducts all contract administration functions retained by USSOCOM.
- Establishes and maintains quality contract files that are auditable, repeatable, and defendable.
- Actively participates in IPTs and guides and assists team members, technical program personnel, sales representatives, local suppliers, and/or contractors on acquisition and business related issues in a professional manner.
Minimum Experience:
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret clearance with SCI Eligibility
Certifications: DAWIA Practitioner (formerly Level II) Equivalency in Contracting
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field
Years of Experience: 10 years of contract management experience
- Familiarity with DoD acquisitions in a cleared space supporting SOF
- Experience working 5 years supporting DoD acquisition agencies
- Proficient with Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2) contract writing software
Certifications: DAWIA Advanced (formerly Level III) in Contracting or a Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Level 3
Education and Experience: Master's degree in Business or Acquisition and 8 years of contracts management experience in support of a DoD acquisition agency
- Experience with contracting support to SOF organizations and operations
- Experience as a former Warranted Contracting Officer
- Experience as Supervisory Contract Specialist
