Contract Specialist

Job Summary

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is seeking a Contract Specialist to support a critical government customer. The ideal candidate will provide expert acquisition and contract management support throughout the full acquisition life-cycle.

Responsibilities

• Provide acquisition and contracting support to the Government Contracting Officer throughout the full contract lifecycle (cradle-to-grave)
• Conduct market research to support acquisition planning, source selection, and procurement strategies
• Prepare and review pre-award and post-award acquisition documentation, including solicitations, amendments, evaluation documents, contract awards, and supporting correspondence
• Review contractor proposals for compliance with solicitation requirements, applicable regulations, and customer objectives
• Perform cost and price analyses and prepare supporting documentation to assist with proposal evaluations and contract negotiations
• Provide recommendations on negotiation strategies, contract terms, pricing, and risk mitigation to support the Contracting Officer
• Develop acquisition plans and strategies, including determining the appropriate contract type, procurement method, and source selection approach
• Administer contracts throughout the period of performance, including preparing contract modifications, maintaining complete and audit-ready contract files, and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Review and process contractor invoices to support timely and accurate payment
• Monitor contractor performance and assist the Contracting Officer in resolving contractual issues and ensuring compliance with contract requirements
• Ensure all acquisition activities are performed in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and applicable Department of Defense (DoD) policies and procedures
• Collaborate effectively with contracting officials, program managers, legal counsel, financial personnel, and other government stakeholders to support mission objectives

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance
• 10+ years of relevant Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition and contracting experience
• Extensive experience providing cradle-to-grave contract support for federal acquisitions
• Demonstrated experience conducting market research and preparing acquisition documentation for both pre-award and post-award activities
• Experience reviewing contractor proposals for compliance and supporting source selection activities
• Proven experience performing cost and price analyses and preparing evaluation documentation for government acquisitions
• Experience supporting contract negotiations and advising on pricing, terms, and contractual risk
• Demonstrated experience developing acquisition strategies and recommending appropriate contract types and procurement methods
• Strong contract administration experience, including preparing contract modifications, maintaining official contract files, and supporting contract closeout activities
• Thorough knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and DoD acquisition policies
• Experience coordinating with the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and standard government acquisition systems
• Ability to work 100% on-site in a secure government facility
• Experience supporting classified DoD or Intelligence Community acquisition programs
• Experience with complex, high-dollar, or mission-critical acquisition programs

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Pay Periodic
• USD $150,000.00 - USD $165,000.00 /Yr.