Sr. 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

Sr. Contract Specialist

Location

Washington, DC US (Primary)

Job Type

Full-time

Position Benefits

As an employee of YRCI working full-time, you are eligible for an attractive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with a defined company match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, tuition and professional development reimbursement programs, 11 paid holidays, paid time off that accrues beginning your first day of work, and a number of supplemental plans. Eligibility begins on YOUR VERY FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT.

Exemption Type

Exempt

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Sr. Contract Specialist (CS) to provide expert acquisition and contract management support for construction remodeling related projects within the federal government. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and/or Material Management and Acquisition Regulation (MMAR), agency supplements, and demonstrated experience with construction contracting, including pre-award and post-award functions.

This role supports Federal Agency clients in planning, developing, executing, and administering construction contracts for a range of infrastructure and facilities projects. The individual must be adept at managing complex procurements and ensuring compliance with all federal laws and regulations.

 

Sr. Contract Specialists will perform a wide variety of tasks, spanning all phases of the acquisition life-cycle that support Agency Contracting Officers (CO) to include:

• Perform market research to assist with requirements definition and strategic sourcing.
• Participate in the development of milestone schedules.
• Analyze cost or price proposals and provide recommendations to client.
• Prepare and process multiple and varied documents required for all phases of Technical Evaluation of proposals received in response to solicitations.
• Provide administrative assistance to client personnel in the preparation of various acquisition-related documents, including acquisition plans, Requests for Proposals (RPF), price evaluation memoranda, selection recommendation reports, agreements, Task Orders (TO), contracts, and modifications.
• Coordinate contract close-outs and other administrative actions.
• Collect and analyze contract data for reporting purposes.
• Maintain physical and electronic records.
• Inspect, review, and evaluate contract files for adherence to contract documentation and record keeping requirements.
• Perform analysis and provide recommendations related to acquisition policies and procedures.
• Assist client with research necessary to respond to internal and external audits.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 7 years Federal acquisition experience, preferably as Federal government Contract Series, General Schedule (GS)-1102-14.
• Experience with General Service Administration (GSA) contracts highly desired.
• Demonstrated experience providing acquisition services and oversite for large renovation projects.

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.