What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Specialist with Security Clearance position at ClearanceJobs?
The successful candidate is expected to accomplish the following outcomes during the first year in the position:
- Formally track all tasks, to include: assigned by, suspense, status, and comments on all assigned tasks through completion and be prepared to brief upon request.
- Develop digital continuity folders and files that include standard operating procedures, workflows and POC lists to accomplish all tasks.
- Create 2-3 products beyond the client’s requirements that positively impact the client to either increase efficiency, effectiveness, or innovation.
- Master position tasks within 60 days and exceed requirements within 90 days. Responsibilities: The Secretary of the Air Force, Concepts, Development and Management Office (SAF/CDM) Cyber Capabilities Support Office (CCSO) is a research and development (R&D) driven technology and development and operational support activity under the cognizance of the United States Air Force (USAF). CCSO develops solutions to hard problems in order to facilitate national success in the Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO) domain. By utilizing a unique blend of technology, intelligence, and operations subject matter experts (SMEs) in a quick reaction capability (QRC) environment, CCSO develops focused capabilities to enable the achievement of Combatant Command (COCOM) mission objectives across all phases of combat. The Contract Specialist supports the SAF/OC/CDM/CCSO with a full range of contract administration tasks in support of its cybersecurity portfolio. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Manages program contract tasks with minimal supervision, working with other contract specialists, in support of government Contracting Officer.
- Assists with development and implementation of strategies in support of organization objectives.
- Develops or provides inputs to key contracting documents to include Statements of Objective, Statements of Work, Performance Work Statements, Contract Data Requirements Lists, Quality Assurance Plans, etc.
- Supports cost estimating efforts, and cost or price analysis.
- Assists with technology evaluation, assessment, FAR Research, strategy development, and market research efforts.
- Coordinates contract execution with all stakeholders, resolving issues, and maintaining compliance with the FAR laws, rules, and regulations.
- Performs pre-award tasks, to include but not limited to: coordination with all stakeholders, review and advice on requirement and contract documentation, market research, solicitations, evaluations. And source selections.
- Performs post Award contract administration tasks, to include: handling contract changes, funded and administrative modifications, negotiations, correspondence, and contract documentation.
- Provides ongoing contract project execution, oversight, and leadership to include schedule development and monitoring; technical development prioritization, goal setting, and monitoring; technical execution performance monitoring and assessment; resource monitoring and assessment; technical integration planning, scheduling, and implementation; scheduling, coordination and implementation and oversight; risk and issue identification and mitigation; and financial execution monitoring. Qualifications: The candidate must have the following qualifications:
- A minimum of ten (10) years of work related experience.
- Of those 10 years, at least six (6) years of work-related experience supporting a DoD component.
- Experience with DoD contracts and acquisition processes.
- Experience with applying supplements, including the FAR to acquisition processes.
- Experience in assisting with the development of acquisitions strategies based on market research and solicitations with selection criteria or instructions to enable contract award to satisfy customer requirements.
- Must have supported AF source selection and sole source procurements.
- Must have contract administration experience, to include: contract modifications, negotiations, correspondence, and contract documentation.
- Must have experience working with government contract writing systems, like. ConWrite or other, within the last five years. Certifications:
- Must be DAWIA Level II certified in contracting or equivalent. The following qualifications are desired:
- Experience in Contract Administration.
- Air Force experience.
- Preferred to have held a warrant. Travel: May be some local travel,