Contracts Specialist

CONTRACT SPECIALIST

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are seeking a Contract Specialist to support our Department of Veterans Affairs client in West Haven, CT.

The Contracts Specialist provides a diverse and various acquisition support responsibilities to include the full acquisition lifecycle. All acquisition functions shall be performed in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR), and all other applicable regulations and policies.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Provide professional acquisition support services and business aid to the customer and provide support in all aspects of pre-award and post-award functions (excluding negotiation), using a wide range of contracting methods and types.

· Perform all pre-award procurement functions including, but not necessarily limited to, market research/analysis to determine availability of the requirement.

· Preparing contractual documents such as solicitations, awards, and related documentation using the Electronic Contract Management System (eCMS).

· Coordinating with requiring activities, industry, and other stakeholders; and completing contractual files.

· Perform most post-award procurement functions with the exception of (including ordering changes in contract performance or contract quantities, taking action based on evaluations of contractor performance, and accepting or rejecting contractor products or services).

POSITION SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Key Personality Attributes Required:

· Sense of ownership and pride in work product

· Loyalty & long work tenure with prior companies

· Sense of urgency, high degree of personal motivation for success

· Strong attention to detail

· Positive attitude – demonstrating an ultimate desire to fulfill organizational objectives by complete customer satisfaction.

Required:

· Completed 24 semester hours at an accredited college or University among accounting, law, business, finance, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, and organization and management

· 4 years’ experience in conducting comprehensive acquisition support activities with a working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

· Effective communicator, effectively, both orally and in writing.

· Experience conducting comprehensive research and analyzing technical and cost data.

· Ability to read and interpret acquisition policy, regulations, and directives.

· Experience to be able to provide clear guidance to lower level acquisition personnel.

Desired:

· FAC-C or DAWIA Level II in Contracting Certification

· Experience with/knowledge of VA systems (eCMS, IFCAP, VISTA)

· Working knowledge of Commercial and/or Government construction of buildings and facilities

*Various position levels and locations available, salary dependent upon level, location, and experience

BENEFITS:

VMSI is proud to offer industry leading compensation, high-quality, broad and diverse benefits, a very generous Paid Time Off plan and a corporate 401k plan with unlimited company match! For more information on our benefits, please visit: http://www.vetms.com/got-talent/your-benefits/

Equal Opportunity Employment: VMSI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

VMSI is an E-Verify Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• West Haven, CT 06516: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired salary?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• acquisition support activities with FAR: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19

Work Location: One location