Contract Specialist

We are seeking a Contract Specialist who will provide full lifecycle acquisition support to ICE’s Office of Acquisition Management, assisting with planning, solicitation, evaluation, award, and post-award contract actions. The role ensures procurement documentation is accurate, compliant with the FAR and DHS policies, and complete for government review and approval. This position directly supports mission-critical acquisitions by preparing and maintaining high-quality contracting documents, conducting analyses, and coordinating with program and acquisition stakeholders.

This position is contingent upon receipt of award and candidate’s ability to pass security screening.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pre-award conferences and meetings and participate in IPTs throughout the lifecycle of a requirement
• Assist with the refinement of identified requirements
• Maintain awareness of milestones, as well as their strategic impacts, applying acquisition processes and policies
• Develop acquisition plans and procurement milestone schedules
• Perform market research activities (e.g., exchanges with industry, pre-proposal conferences, sources sought, Request for Information (RFI), Draft Request for Proposals (DRFP), and Industry Days)
• Prepare and provide feedback on procurement packages, including preparation and review of requirements documentation (e.g., Statements of Work (SOWs), Statements of Objectives (SOOs), Statements of Need (SON), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), market research documentation, independent government cost estimates (IGCEs), draft evaluation factors, applicable pre-award determinations and findings, and applicable pre-award clearances and reviews (Small Business Set-Aside Review and Information Technology Checklist, etc.)
• Provide recommendations concerning acquisition strategies and the selection of contract types and methods of acquisition
• Prepare and assist with the preparation of Justifications for Other-Than- Full-and-Open-Competition (JOFOCs)
• Prepare or assist with the preparation of various Determinations and Findings
• Draft or assist in drafting and issuing applicable pre-award synopses
• Present or assist in presenting acquisition planning documentation for higher level reviews and approvals
• Use applicable acquisition systems in support of planning or execution
• Maintain contract files and documentation in accordance with applicable laws, statutes, regulations, and policies
• Attend scheduled and ad-hoc meetings with clients and customers virtually or within ICE facilities.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree: A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree conferred or approved by an accredited U.S. college or university based on a 4- year course of study. Simply being enrolled and working toward a degree does not meet the qualification standard. Proposed candidates must furnish transcripts showing completion of degree requirements to the Government for review.
• In lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree, the Government will accept seven (7) years of experience in the federal Government contracting environment, and possession of at least 24 hours of accredited college business credits (e.g., accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management).
• At least five (5) years of documented experience in contracting positions. For each position, the Contractor shall provide the Government with the proposed candidate’s resume for review and approval. Resumes must prove that the proposed individual has the required experience in providing “cradle-to-grave” Contract Specialist support to a Federal Government agency or entity. Resumes shall include:
• Demonstrated ability to use the Microsoft Suite of software applications to create and maintain documents and communications.
• Documented ability to maintain and practice operational security (OPSEC) in the performance of daily duties and to report OPSEC issues or concerns.
• Proven ability to interpret and apply procurement regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation and/or other agency-specific regulations.
• Knowledge of and experience using government contract-writing software, such as PRISM.
• Familiarity through experience with government software and databases, such as FPDS, www.SAM.gov, etc.
• Experience with, at minimum, FAR 8, 12, 13, 15, and 16 contracting methods, to include Blanket Purchase Agreements and Indefinite Delivery vehicles.
• Experience with federal-wide or multi-agency contract vehicles, including Federal Supply Schedules and/- DHS Strategic Sourcing Vehicles (e.g., GSA MAS, OASIS , and other DHS enterprise contract solutions).
• Experience independently preparing, briefing, routing and obtaining government clearances for acquisition documents (such as acquisition plans, solicitations, awards, justifications to limit competition, combined synopsis/solicitations), and completing other review processes in a timely fashion.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing spreadsheets and documents in various formats such as those created and maintained in Microsoft Office products.
• Experience analyzing proposed elements of cost to develop cost and profit pre negotiation positions.
• Experience developing documentation required to establish a competitive range, establish a pre-negotiation position, respond to a protest, or complete required source selection activities.
• Experience managing procurement sensitive, law enforcement sensitive, or other secure information is preferred.
• Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills plus strong analytical and organizational skills and abilities is required.
• Experience administering or awarding services contracts or awards for law enforcement sensitive requirements is preferred for some positions.
• Experience administering or awarding services contracts or awards for IT hardware or software is preferred for some positions.

Strategic Results

In assuming this position, you will be a critical contributor to meeting the SR mission: To deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions and services that enable our customers to rapidly adapt to dynamic environments, the guiding principles of our culture. We empower our staff to work together with colleagues at all levels and be part of the decision-making process; we create transparency in our operations with our clients and employees; and we offer our people opportunities to grow and challenge themselves in meaningful ways. We’re committed to excellence. As an SR employee, we will challenge you, we will empower you, and we will mentor you. If you are passionate about this opportunity, submit your application by clicking the apply for this job online button.

Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview. SR is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the US Armed Forces.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $39.00 - $43.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC

Salary : $39 - $43