Tecolote Research, Inc.

Senior Contracting Specialist (TS/SCI)

Tecolote Research, Inc. • $80K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10 years of experience in DoD Program Management contracting processes
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Familiarity with DoDD 5000.01 and related policies
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Expertise in developing various contract documents
  • Experience with procurement-related statutory requirements like FAR and DFARS
  • Must hold a DoD Secret Clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in math, engineering, business, or science preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide methods and tools to improve procurement efficiency
  • Identify and resolve contract management issues
  • Develop and update supporting documentation and training materials
  • Offer administrative support during Government activities
  • Advise on PWS development and contracting policy
  • Coordinate and strategize for effective contract planning
  • Collect and analyze metrics data for contract actions

Benefits

  • Supportive team environment
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Engagement with diverse governmental projects
  • Contribution to critical defense contracting efforts
  • Exposure to high-level acquisition strategies
  • Flexibility in work processes
  • Collaborative problem-solving culture
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated TS-cleared 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. 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

  • 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- $150,000 (commensurate with experience, qualifications, and credentials)


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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