Contract Specialist

Founded in 2001, YRCI is a leading professional services firm providing Human Capital, Acquisition Support and Financial Management Services to Government and Commercial customers nationwide. At YRCI, collaborative people and innovative thinking are the driving force behind our growing success. We provide our employees a professional environment in which to find challenging, rewarding work and learning opportunities to allow them to flourish.

Job Title

Contract Specialist

Location

Washington, DC US (Primary)

Job Type

Full-time

Position Benefits

As a part-time employee of YRCI, you are eligible to participate in the following benefits: employee referral bonus program, 401(k) savings plan, YRCI Service Award Program, and Employee Assistance Program.

Exemption Type

Exempt

Education

Some High School Coursework Completed

Job Description

• Review procurement requests submitted by AGENCY program office customers, plan simplified acquisition and procurement strategies, assist a Contracting Officer (CO) with negotiations with offerors, prepare contract documents and supporting memoranda, and assist the CO with award and execution of orders and contracts.
• Provide recommendations to the CO on potential methods of achieving the customer’s acquisition objectives within the confines of applicable law, regulations, and policy, including options for streamlining the procurement processes.
• Communicate and coordinate with customer program office personnel in the development of Statements of Work (SOW), specifications, evaluation criteria, review of quotes and proposals, and on occasion lead pre-solicitation, pre-proposal, and post-award conferences.
• Support maintaining excellent working relationships with AGENCY staff such as other contracting staff, program office personnel, financial management staff, security personnel, and other AGENCY officials, as well as with industry partners and contractors.
• Possess strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills for a fast-paced professional environment.

Job Requirements

• Possess at least three (3) years of specialized knowledge of commonly used Federal government acquisition and procurement methods and contract types, including acquisition of Commercial Goods and Services (Federal Acquisition Regulations [FAR] Part 12) and Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13) and the use of Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) and General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule contracts.
• Must have experience in performance of pre-award, post-award, and contract price/cost analysis functions when the contract actions are well defined.
• Ability to understand and apply acquisition policies, solve problems, communicate clearly and effectively in writing, and organize and coordinate numerous projects and activities simultaneously.

We employ people who are driven by excellence, committed to integrity, and inspired by opportunities to achieve positive results.We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. YRCI is an E-Verify employer. As a contractor and subcontractor, YRCI shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability, and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. No sponsorship is available for this position.