Background:
The Contract Specialist should possess junior-level experience in Life Cycle acquisitions to support DoD. This position conducts highly specialized, mission-critical procurements for the agency. The Specialist may advise/support pre-award and post-award contracting functions for a variety of complex requirements, including services, supplies, Research and Development (R&D), and encompasses a mixed portfolio of Grants, Cooperative Agreements, Intragovernmental, Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business technology Transfer (STTR) programs, and Technology Investment agreements.
The Specialist will primarily support a Contract Closeout team.Salary Range: $83,000-$87,360
Requirements:
- U.S. Citizen with current DoD Secret Security Clearance
- Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree
- Experience Requirement: 5+ years of government acquisition and contracting experience with full lifecycle expertise across complex programs, including contract closeout actions
- Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) including acquisition planning, source selection, and contract negotiation across multiple contract types (including cost-reimbursement and incentive-based)
- Strong experience in contract administration, including performance management, modifications, terminations, and especially closeout actions
- Ability to develop requirements, conduct market research, build cost estimates, and prepare solicitation packages
- Analytical skills to resolve complex contracting issues and develop effective, compliant solutions
- In-depth knowledge of acquisition regulations, contract types, and source selection procedures
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with senior government, industry, and technical stakeholders
- Ability to complete more complex tasks with minimal guidance
- Ability to travel to support client needs
Work Duties: (includes, but is not limited to the below)
- Primary function: Performing all aspects of contract closeout support; also,
- Serves as Non-Government Advisor to Contracting Officers, Specialists, or Divisions;
- Supports a broad variety of acquisition and contract management related tasks;
- Develops acquisition packages: requirements, market research, cost estimates, SOW/specs,
strategy; - Prepares/issues solicitations; validate sole-source approvals;
- Coordinates technical reviews, audits, and pre-award surveys;
- Assesses proposals for compliance and cost/price reasonableness;
- Performs cost/price analysis and support/lead negotiations;
- Supports or recommend contract awards;
- Supports the management of contracts: modifications, options, documentation;
- Monitors performance, schedule, deliverables; resolve issues;
- Interprets terms; ensures compliance across lifecycle;
- Assists with closeout/termination and settlement review;
- Supports protests and claims;
- Procures for R&D/test/production: services, materials, specialized equipment.
Application Notes:
- Please provide a resume to include the duties and responsibilities performed for each previously held position.
- Please provide three (3) professional references on your resume.
- Applicant must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
