Contract Specialist

Position Overview

A member of a team that provides acquisition support services to a government agency. Perform acquisition strategy planning to include assisting and collecting requirement package(s) for contract file from mission partners. Perform reviews and assist in developing Performance Work Statements and Statements of Work with the mission partner. Provide source selection support within limitation of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Draft acquisition/contract documentation for supported official(s). Documents include, but not limited to, requirement package documentation, Acquisition Strategy Panel (ASP) briefing slides, Acquisition Plan (AP), Business/Contract Clearance form(s), Request for Proposal (RFP), and contract award(s). Perform all pre-award and post-award functions with direction from supported official cradle-to-grave contracting. Submit contract file or document(s) as required.

• Pre-award functions include market research, coordinating with stakeholders (e.g., Small Business Representative), publicizing contract actions, soliciting requirements, drafting evaluation of offeror's proposal(s), and drafting awards.
• Meet critical milestones (e.g., package receipt, ESIS, ASP, solicitation, evaluation, award).
• Post-award functions include contract administration (e.g., the exercise of contract options), terminations, and closeout. Meet critical milestones (e.g., provide timely notice and exercise options unilaterally IAW FAR 52.217-9).
• Mentoring and coaching of junior members of team.
• Perform contract closeout functions - establish a plan to adhere to GAO mandate for contracting closeout.

Requirements

• Requirements Security Clearance: An active and fully adjudicated SECRET clearance Required
• A bachelor's degree with 24 credit hours in Business from an accredited college or university
• Five years of contracting experience in supporting Federal Government Agencies including but not limited to operational contracting experience, procuring commodities, services, and construction
• All personnel must be proficient in the use of software packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Qualifications

• None specified

Skills

• Proficient in the use of software packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Benefits

• Employer-provided paid Medical / Dental / Vision insurance
• Employer matching 401K plan
• PTO
• 11 Federal Holidays
• Voluntary benefits to include Short / Long Term Disability, Term Life, and AD&D Insurance

Work Schedule, Location, and Travel

MacDill Air Force Base