Tecolote Research, Inc.

Senior Contracting Specialist

Tecolote Research, Inc. • $80K — $125K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in DoD Program Management contracting processes
  • Strong understanding of DoDD 5000.01, DoDI 5000.02, and SECNAVINST 5000.2 series
  • Proficiency in FAR, DFARS, and NMCARS compliance
  • Experience in developing holistic contract strategies and performing contract administration
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
  • Skilled in creating diverse contract documents and managing related procedures
  • Current DoD Secret Clearance required
  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences

Responsibilities

  • Provide tools and processes to enhance procurement efficiency
  • Identify and propose solutions for programmatic contract management issues
  • Create and maintain documentation, including briefs and Standard Operating Procedures
  • Support the Government with administrative and advisory tasks for contract management
  • Assist in developing metrics for contract planning and analysis
  • Advise on Performance Work Statement (PWS) development and contract evaluation criteria
  • Maintain contract compliance, including updates for modifications and security requirements

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with experienced professionals in the defense sector
  • Exposure to comprehensive procurement strategies and DoD regulations
  • Potential for career growth within a significant government contracting environment
  • Collaborative and supportive team culture
  • Engagement in high-stakes projects across multiple phases of contract management
Full Job Description
Overview

We are in search of a highly motivated candidate who possesses a decade of proven expertise in managing DoD Program Management contracting procedures, spanning from the initial planning phase to long-term sustainment. Ideal candidates will demonstrate outstanding communication and customer service abilities, coupled with a strong background in the field.

Responsibilities

  • Provide methods, processes, and tools to strive for cost, schedule, and performance efficiencies as related to procurement strategies
  • Identify and correct problems and make recommendations as they relate to programmatic contract management
  • Develop and update documentation to support the above such as briefs, training packages, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), policy updates, and guidebooks
  • Provide administrative and advisory support as required during Government
  • Provide overarching assistance with programmatic contract related matters
  • Advise the Government on areas such as PWS development, CLIN structure, evaluation criteria Interpret and provide expert advice on contracting policy, regulation and statute when requested
  • Support contract strategies, planning, coordinating, developing, analyzing, and issue resolution
  • Develop, collect, analyze, and prepare metrics data for wide contract planning and actions
  • Assist the Government in maintaining a conformed contract, including exhibits, appendices, award fee payments, security requirements and any other changes due to contract modifications


Skills Required

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with 10 years of demonstrated experience in DoD Program Management contracting processes throughout the entire lifecycle encompassing the initial planning phase through to sustainment. Successful candidates will have excellent communication and customer service skills in addition to:

  • Experience executing DoDD 5000.01, DoDI 5000.02, SECNAVINST 5000.2 series governing acquisition programs in the DoD Components, and other acquisition management policies addressed in DoD 5000 series
  • Experience with executing statutory and policy procurement-related requirements (FAR, DFARS, NMCARS, DoD 5000 series)
  • Experience developing contract strategies to incentivize industry performance; conduct market research; acquisition planning; cost and price analysis, solicitation and selection of sources; and perform all phases of contract administration
  • Must be able to work autonomously and within a team collaborative environment
  • Experience developing contract documents, e.g. Request for Proposals, Statements of Work, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRL), Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN), DD-254's, Acquisition Plans, Source Selection Plans, Justifications, Approvals, Determinations and Findings
  • Experience coordinating Industry Days
  • Experience managing contracts, to include preparation of Procurement Requests, Modification Requests, Technical Direction Letters/Technical Instructions, and tracking obligations/expenditures, and deliverables
  • DoD Secret Clearance required
  • Education
  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences
  • Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $125,000.00/Year, DOE


Education

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.

About Tecolote Research, Inc.

Tecolote Research, Inc. is a private defense contractor that provides engineering and analysis services to the United States Department of Defense and other government agencies. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in San Diego, California. Tecolote Research specializes in cost estimating, financial management, and program management services. The company has worked on a variety of defense projects, including the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the B-2 Spirit bomber, and the Trident missile system.
Learn more about Tecolote Research, Inc.
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
Net Income
$10 million
Founded
1973
5 Year Trend
+14%
Revenue
$150 million

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