Contract Specialist - DoD

We have an immediate available opening for a Contract Specialist supporting a DoD component. Please carefully read the Job Requirements sections below.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits. Exact salary is dependent upon experience

Duties Include

• Conduct full life-cycle contract management (“cradle to grave”):

• Pre-award functions include conducting market research, coordinating with stakeholders (e.g. Small Business Government Representative), publicizing contract actions, soliciting requirements, and drafting evaluation of offeror’s proposal(s), and drafting awards.

• Post-award functions include contract administration, contract actions (e.g. modification) and contract closeout.

• Utilize the The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) to assist federal agency in procuring supplies and services.

• Procure services with goals to improve procurement and contract acquisition lead times, on-time award rates, achieve quality requirements documentation, improve performance and drive efficiencies for acquisitions.

• Purchase commercial services utilizing Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Task Orders (TOs) competed on GSA OASIS or other pre-existing contract vehicles (e.g. GSA Professional Services Schedule (PSS), GSA Alliant, DoD ESI, AF NETCENTS-2 (or its follow-on)).

• Purchase services utilizing Cost Plus, Time & Material (T&M), Labor Hour (LH) contracts. * Collect, draft, review, maintain, and retain contract file documentation.

• Draft requirements package documentation including draft PWS, draft QASP, draft IGCE, IGF, Market Research Report, draft DD Form 254, and funding document.

• Draft acquisition/contract documentation for supported official(s) including requirements package documentation, Acquisition Strategy Panel (ASP) briefing slides, Acquisition Plan (AP), Business/Contract Clearance form(s), Request for Proposal (RFP), and contract award document.

• Assist program office with drafting of requirements documentation.

• Develop purchase request package documentation.

• Utilize acquisition knowledge and experience to liaise between the organization and Mission Partner to provide assistance, guidance.

• Act as a business adviser and/or representative providing business advice to the program offices.

Job Requirements

• B.S. / B.A. Degree is required.

• At least five (5) years of DoD acquisition experience is r equired.

• At least a DAWIA Level II or FAC-C Level II Certification (or equivalent) is required.

• Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) is required.

• Must be able to work a normal 40 hour work week on-site during the core work hours of 9:00AM to 3:00PM. Some flexibility is available on core work hours. Some telework is available.

• Strong background in acquiring commercial services for the Federal Government.

• Experience as an 1102 in the Federal Government.

• Experience with major contract writing systems is highly desirable.

• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills. (Job entails supporting multiple purchasing actions in a fast-paced environment.).

• Ability to work with minimal guidance and supervision.

• Position will require interaction with procurement office management. Interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively are necessary.

• Ability to pass a federal background check for facility access is required

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $39,469.49 - $104,092.65 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Springfield, OR 97477: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $39,469 - $104,093