Contract Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION

· Bachelor’s required; masters preferred

· Active Secret Clearance required

· 6-15 years of relevant experience in government contracting

BryceTech has partnered with technology and R&D clients to deliver mission and business success for nearly 20 years. Bryce combines core competencies in analytics and engineering with domain expertise. Our teams help government agencies, Fortune 500 firms, and investors manage complex programs, develop IT tools, and forecast critical outcomes. We offer clients proprietary, research-based models that enable evidence-based decision making. Bryce cultivates a culture of engagement and partnership with our clients. BryceTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

BryceTech is currently looking for a Contract Specialist to join our team located in Chantilly, VA! The candidate shall have the following experience:

The Contract Specialist will advise and assist in developing acceptable specifications and evaluation criteria, determine the method of procurement, issue the solicitation document, and conduct the contracting process. The Contract Specialist will need to draft contracts, sometimes negotiate pricing, and then cancel or modify contracts, evaluate bids, and maintain ongoing relationships with contractors This position will be part of a team of the BryceTech personnel providing SETA support to SDA in Chantilly, VA.

Responsibilities include:

· Performs a range of contracting functions including award, administering, negotiating, terminating and closing out various types of cost and fixed price contracts.

· Performs a range of contracting functions including award, administering, negotiating, terminating and closing out various types of cost and fixed price contracts.

· Determines contractors eligible to bid/propose and whether or not sufficient competition is available.

· Coordinates responses to pre-bid/proposal inquiries and from those responses determine the need for and prepare solicitation amendments.

· Analyzes operations, methods and procedures in order to recommend changes necessitated by revisions in policy, procedures, or procurement management concepts.

Requirements (i.e., Education, Experience):

· Bachelor’s required; masters preferred

· Active Secret Clearance required

· 6-15 years of relevant experience in government contracting

· Strong written and oral skills

· Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment

· Experience with the DoD is a plus

· U.S. citizenship is required for this position

BryceTech offers a full range of benefits, including competitive salary, a comprehensive health plan including dental and vision coverage, company-paid life & disability insurance policies, 401(k) plan with company match, and an educational reimbursement program.

In September 2021, the US government issued new federal vaccine guidance that certain government contractors must adhere to. BryceTech is a covered federal contractor and so, based on this guidance, our US-based employees are required to be vaccinated, and show proof of vaccination, by Dec. 8, 2021. What does this mean for you as a potential candidate? It means that if you were to join BryceTech, you would need to be fully vaccinated by Dec. 8, 2021, or by your hire date (whichever is later) to be eligible to start in the role. As a condition of employment, you would need to submit official COVID-19 vaccine documentation. BryceTech will consider and review reasonable accommodation requests based on medical or religious grounds for qualified candidates. Please consider this new requirement when applying to BryceTech.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Contract management: 5 years (Preferred)
• Government contracting: 5 years (Preferred)
• Department of Defense: 3 years (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Preferred)

Work Location: One location