Contract Specialist III

Contract Specialist III Task and Duties

• Aid Government Contracting Officers with large and small purchase contract actions throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
• Support cradle-to-grave acquisition activities including pre-award and post-award contract administration.
• Prepare for award and assist with administration of various contracts and task orders.
• Review Statements of Work (SOWs) for completeness and accuracy.
• Review solicitation packages for completeness and compliance.
• Prepare Determinations and Findings in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
• Review funding documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Advise and provide program offices with examples of documents required for solicitation packages.
• Cook with acquisition and procurement-related issues.
• Input contracts, task orders, and purchase orders into the Unified Financial Management System (UFMS).
• Conduct market research and prepare supporting market research documentation.
• Prepare and disseminate Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Input and organize market research data into spreadsheets and tracking tools.
• Aid with pre-award and post-award conferences.
• Research and provide statistical procurement data to Contracting Officers.
• Input procurement data into the Federal Procurement Data System - Next Generation (FPDS-NG).
• Prepare acquisition-related correspondence, reports, and procurement documentation.
• Maintain organized contract files, procurement records, and acquisition documentation.
• Support compliance with Federal acquisition regulations, policies, and procedures.

Contract Specialist III Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 24 credit hours in business-related coursework such as accounting, finance, business administration, economics, purchasing, contracts, or management.
• At least eight (8) years of related experience supporting Federal Government contracting, procurement, acquisition, or contract administration activities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal acquisition processes and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), specifically FAR Parts 5, 8, 10, 12, and 15.
• Experience supporting cradle-to-grave acquisition activities.
• Experience preparing or reviewing procurement documentation, solicitation packages, market research, and acquisition support documentation.
• Experience supporting pre-award and post-award contract administration activities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and operational requirements.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Federal Public Trust background investigation.

Pay

Compensation for this position is expected to fall within the range of $50.00 - $56.00 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications, and overall alignment with the position requirements.