Job DescriptionJefferson is seeking a Senior Contracts Specialist to support
our Jefferson Procurement & Assistance Solutions (JPAS) Division.
This role will be fully
Remote. This position requires that applicants reside in the United States and have legal authorization to work in the U.S. Applicants must maintain U.S. residency for the duration of their employment. Applicants must have the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00-$105,000.00. The annual salary range is negotiable. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
Required Qualifications:Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in business-related, management, or legal field.
- Minimum of eight (8) years of direct procurement experience in federal government and/or the private sector.
- Recent experience within the last five years directly supporting manufacturing procurements.
- At least five (5) years of recent practical experience with expertise in: Managing the procurement lifecycle with USG and/or private companies' contracts databases (Oracle, CLM, etc.).
- Conducting market research, evaluating quotes and proposals and using SAM.gov, GSA Advantage, NASA SEWP resource sites.
- Staying current and updated with trends and tools in data analytics and AI and using these tools in the procurement lifecycle.
Procurement and Regulatory Expertise:
- Proven practical knowledge and excellence in applying the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other USG policies.
- Demonstrated understanding and practical experience of acquisition management principles throughout the full project lifecycle (pre-award to closure).
- Experience with GSA Schedules, Government wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACS), and GSA Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) IDIQs and Multiple-Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (MA IDIQ) contracts.
- Experience managing multiple contract types for supplies and services (e.g., Firm-Fixed-Price / Level-of-Effort (FFP/LOE), Time-and-Materials (T&M), Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF), Cost-Plus-Incentive-Fee (CPIF), Cost-Plus-Award-Fee (CPAF)).
Communication and Collaboration:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to anticipate and establish paths to avoid problems, manage administrative processes on behalf of management, and work collaboratively in demanding environments with different organizational teams.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with different internal and external teams in a demanding work environment. Proven ability to establish positive and productive working relationships at all levels, both internal and external.
- Proven ability to set a positive example for productive teamwork and be proactive in mitigating any misunderstandings, expanding working relationships, and the ability to effectively influence relationships for a positive productive outcome.
Analytical Skills:
- Ability to obtain, research, provide, and analyze detailed and complex contracting information, track, organize, and analyze procurement information and present it in a coherent, logical and clear manner.
- Efficiency and Detail Orientation: proven ability to process procurement actions efficiently in a fast-paced environment with meticulous attention to detail.
- Practical experience working with Finance for budgeting issues and invoice review with CORs.
Presentation and Reporting:
- Ability to create presentations and data-enriched reports, providing recommendations and findings.
- Possess an advanced understanding of the procurement business discipline, be able to develop detailed and complex contracting information in a coherent business presentation.
Technology Proficiency:
- Practical advanced proficiency in Adobe and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Visio, Project, and PowerPoint.
- Practical working knowledge and experience with data visualization and analytics and advanced proficiency in SharePoint and Power BI or similar software.
Benefit Overview: - Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid vacation & sick leave, plus 11 paid holidays and floating holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Company-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Gym discounts through medical plan
- Tuition reimbursement and annual professional development stipend
- Access to Jefferson Training Academy (in-house learning & development programs)
- Employee Service Day
