What are the responsibilities and job description for the FIAR Consultant-Research Assistant position at Kforce Technology Staffing?
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a FIAR Consultant - Research Assistant in Woodbridge, VA.
Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Contract Specialist/Agreements Officer to support federal acquisition initiatives with a strong focus on Other Transaction Authority (OTA), Agreements Officer (AO) functions, and rapid acquisition strategies. This role requires expertise in non-FAR authorities, prototype and production OTs, commercial acquisition practices, and price/cost analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead pre- and post-award activities for OTs, Consortium actions, Commercial Solutions Openings (CSOs), and other non-FAR agreements
* Develop acquisition strategies aligned with cost, schedule, and performance objectives
* Advise program teams on 10 U.S.C. 4021/4022, FAR, DFARS, and applicable acquisition requirements
* Prepare OT solicitations, agreements, amendments, modifications, D&Fs, and award documentation
* Conduct price/cost analysis, price reasonableness determinations, and milestone evaluations
* Negotiate terms involving IP/data rights, cost sharing, milestone payments, and follow-on production
* Administer FAR contracts and non-FAR agreements, including modifications, milestone verification, and closeouts
* Maintain accurate, audit-ready acquisition files
* Collaborate with IPTs, technical teams, contracting professionals, and industry partners on OTA and rapid acquisition strategies, acquisition strategies, commercial practices, and business considerations
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Business or related field
* DAWIA Practitioner Level II equivalency in Contracting
* 10 years of supporting federal acquisition programs, including 8 years in contracting/acquisitions/agreements
* Hands-on experience structuring, soliciting, awarding, or administering OTAs under 10 U.S.C. 4021/4022, or experience holding an AO Warrant
* Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, CSOs, SBIR/STTR, Consortium agreements, IP/data rights, and commercial acquisition practices
Preferred Skills:
* Master's degree, current/previous AO Warrant, and OT Consortium or rapid software acquisition experience
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Kforce has a client that is seeking a FIAR Consultant - Research Assistant in Woodbridge, VA.
Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Contract Specialist/Agreements Officer to support federal acquisition initiatives with a strong focus on Other Transaction Authority (OTA), Agreements Officer (AO) functions, and rapid acquisition strategies. This role requires expertise in non-FAR authorities, prototype and production OTs, commercial acquisition practices, and price/cost analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead pre- and post-award activities for OTs, Consortium actions, Commercial Solutions Openings (CSOs), and other non-FAR agreements
* Develop acquisition strategies aligned with cost, schedule, and performance objectives
* Advise program teams on 10 U.S.C. 4021/4022, FAR, DFARS, and applicable acquisition requirements
* Prepare OT solicitations, agreements, amendments, modifications, D&Fs, and award documentation
* Conduct price/cost analysis, price reasonableness determinations, and milestone evaluations
* Negotiate terms involving IP/data rights, cost sharing, milestone payments, and follow-on production
* Administer FAR contracts and non-FAR agreements, including modifications, milestone verification, and closeouts
* Maintain accurate, audit-ready acquisition files
* Collaborate with IPTs, technical teams, contracting professionals, and industry partners on OTA and rapid acquisition strategies, acquisition strategies, commercial practices, and business considerations
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Business or related field
* DAWIA Practitioner Level II equivalency in Contracting
* 10 years of supporting federal acquisition programs, including 8 years in contracting/acquisitions/agreements
* Hands-on experience structuring, soliciting, awarding, or administering OTAs under 10 U.S.C. 4021/4022, or experience holding an AO Warrant
* Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, CSOs, SBIR/STTR, Consortium agreements, IP/data rights, and commercial acquisition practices
Preferred Skills:
* Master's degree, current/previous AO Warrant, and OT Consortium or rapid software acquisition experience
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Salary : $110,000 - $120,000