Journeyman Level Contracts Support Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

SCC is seeking a Journeyman Level Contracts Support Specialist to perform a range of pre-award and post-award contracting actions using established federal acquisition procedures to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant contract execution. Work may be performed remotely from anywhere in the U.S., with occasional visits to local VA offices for security processing, CAC issuance, and pickup of government-furnished equipment.

We have various teams supporting these efforts, and most teams work on contract closeouts.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Journeyman Level Contracts Support Specialist will perform the following primary duties across pre-award and post-award acquisition phases:

Pre-Award & Post-Award Support

• Solicit, evaluate, negotiate, analyze, and advise on contracts for supplies and services, including complex and high-dollar acquisitions.

• Assist with contract awards and terminations, providing informed recommendations to the Contracting Officer.

• Analyze and evaluate certified cost and pricing data, along with other pricing information, to determine price reasonableness.

• Prepare and maintain complete contract files and required electronic documentation.

• Research and interpret evolving regulations, policies, guidance, and laws to support contracting recommendations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must meet the following qualification requirements:

Education

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including at least 24 semester hours in qualifying business-related coursework (e.g., accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization/management).

Experience

• Minimum 4 years of relevant federal contracting experience.

• Documented experience in both pre-award and post-award acquisition processes.

• Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR).

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED)

The Government will consider the following experience and credentials as beneficial. Candidates possessing these qualifications will be viewed as stronger candidates:

• Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) certification issued by the National Contract Management Association (NCMA).

• Contracting management experience, including pre-award and post-award activities, contract administration, and acquisition documentation support.

• Proficiency in the full Microsoft Office suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex acquisition and programmatic matters effectively, both orally and in writing, to senior Federal officials and executive-level stakeholders.

• Ability to read, interpret, and apply Government policy, regulations, and directives across all PWS task areas.

CORE COMPETENCIES