Contract Specialist V

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting complex federal acquisition activities from acquisition planning through contract closeout.
• Serving as the primary acquisition advisor to Government customers and program officials.
• Developing acquisition strategies and procurement approaches.
• Aiding customers in developing Statements of Work (SOWs), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), evaluation criteria, and solicitation packages.
• Preparing and reviewing solicitation documents, amendments, modifications, and contract files.
• Conducting cost and price analyses.
• Supporting source selections and proposal evaluations.
• Negotiating contract modifications and resolving acquisition issues.
• Administering a wide variety of federal contract types.
• Monitoring contractor performance and assisting with contract administration activities.
• Supporting period-of-performance reviews, option exercises, re-competes, and contract closeouts.
• Identifying opportunities to improve acquisition processes, templates, and workflows.
• Developing and delivering acquisition-related training when required.
• Supporting implementation of acquisition policy updates, including FAR and Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) changes.
• Utilizing emerging technologies and AI-enabled productivity tools, where appropriate, to improve acquisition operations.
• Collaborating effectively with Contracting Officers, CORs, legal counsel, finance personnel, and program offices.

Qualifications

• Necessary Skills and Knowledge:
• Acquisition Planning
• Source Selection
• Cost & Price Analysis
• Contract Administration
• Negotiation
• Procurement Strategy
• Contract Closeout
• FAR Compliance
• Customer Service
• Process Improvement
• Leadership
• Executive Communications
• Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Acquisition, Contracting, Public Administration, or related field.
• Eight (8) or more years of federal acquisition and contracting experience.
• GS-13 equivalent acquisition experience.
• Experience performing acquisition planning, contract administration, and procurement strategy.
• Experience supporting pre-award and post-award activities.
• Strong knowledge of the FAR and federal acquisition regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Must be a United States citizen & able to pass federal background investigation.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Department of Interior experience
• Indian Affairs experience
• FAC-C Level IIDAWIA Level IIINCMA CFCM or CPCM certification
• Experience supporting high-visibility federal acquisition programs

Pay and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $130,000 annually. At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.