Contract Specialist

Responsibilities

• Perform and train government personnel in conducting government pricing activities such as cost/price analysis, fact-finding, audit, and negotiation of contract actions.
• 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.
• Provide overarching assistance with programmatic contract related matters.
• Advise the Government on areas such as PWS development, CLIN structure, and evaluation criteria.
• Directly support and work with the government Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO).
• Actively interface with contractors, DCAA, and DCMA.
• Develop and update documentation to support the above such as briefs, training packages, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and guidebooks.
• Prepare Price Negotiation Memorandum (PNM) and Price Competition Memorandums (PCMs) as required.
• Perform ConWrite and CON-IT administrative duties.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of contract management experience, preferably in support of space-related programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Statistics.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Excellent verbal communication, written, and quantitative analytical skills.
• Experience working on major DoD acquisition programs and proficiency in using the government contract writing system (ConWrite).
• Experience performing government pricing activities such as cost/price analysis, fact-finding, audit, and negotiation of contract actions.
• A working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), associated supplements, and other regulatory requirements.
• Prior DoD contracting experience is mandatory.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of FAR and DoD contracting regulations.
• Expertise in cost/price analysis, contract negotiations, procurement strategies, and contract administration.

About Tecolote Research

Tecolote Research is a private, employee-owned corporation where people are our primary resource. Our investments in technology and training give our employees the tools to ensure our clients are provided the solutions they need, and our very high employee retention rate and stable workforce is an added value to our customers.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience.
• An excellent benefits package that includes:
• Comprehensive health, dental, life, long and short-term disability insurance
• 100% Company-funded Retirement Plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick pay plans
• Tuition assistance

Contact

To apply, please visit our website: www.tecolote.com

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