What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contracts Specialist position at MKS2 Technologies?
MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our "Mission First" orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.
Contract Specialist
Fully Remote
Salary: $100,000
Key Responsibilities
· Maintain clear organization of all active contracts (including MSAs), contract terms, pricing tiers, reporting, and other contractual requirements
· Prepare reports to communicate status of contracts to project managers and department management staff.
· Evaluate contract performance, terms, expenditures, and deliverables
· Ensure contract compliance (PWS, FAR, and other federal and state regulations) and if necessary, may initiate corrective action
· Forecast and take action on necessary contract actions (modifications, COI, reps and certs, etc,.)
· Collaborate with other employees in the department, cross-functionally and with program personnel, and for establishing effective relationships with key customers
· Assist with financial tracking for all contracts via Unanet
· Complete closeout activities of assigned contracts in accordance with regulatory requirements
· Support Management Team with creating and maintaining SOPs and other department related policies
· Maintain an understanding of local and federal regulations that may affect contracts
· Use six sigma / lean methodologies to reduce inefficiencies and improve responsiveness
· Perform other duties as necessary.
Qualifications:
· BS/BA in a related field plus 4 or more years related experience.
· Government and Commercial (domestic and international desirable) contracts experience.
· A strong working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS)
· Experienced with cost reimbursable, award fee and incentive fee contracts.
· Experience with Firm Fixed Price contracts.
· Strong communications skills, computer fluency, agile and effective negotiation skills with clear oral and written explanations.
· Ability to work a variety of complex issues at one time.
· Ability to be a leader with strong conflict resolution skills in a changing environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
· An In-depth knowledge of FAR and experience with different contract types.
· Experience working with Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) or other government agencies.
· Experience with business management software such as Unanet and Salesforce.
· Experience analyzing and negotiating complex agreements with customers.
· NCMA Certification (CPCM, CFCM and/or CCCM) or DAWIA
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $100,000