Contracts Administrator (contingent 034)

Job Summary

Seeking acquisition and contract planning expertise, supporting the efficient and compliant execution of programs within CPE IEW&S. Requires a secret security clearance.

About the Role

Support CPE IEW&S Program Managers (PMs) and Product/Deputy Managers (PdMs) in the review and guidance of critical acquisition documents, such as PWS, QASPs, SCAs, Acquisition Plans, and Contract Strategies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze contract metrics, establish and monitor contract milestones in coordination with requiring activities and the Army Contracting Command (ACC).
• Provide regular updates to CPE leadership on Acquisition Lead Times (ALT) and potential award slips.
• Act as a primary liaison between PMs and ACC, facilitating communication and collaboration throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
• Participate in various milestone and programmatic reviews.
• Provide technical expertise in document writing during the Integrated Product Team process, assist with Program Status Reviews up to the CPE level, and coordinate/conduct contract training and in-house seminars for program managers.
• Perform risk analysis on contracting milestones, provide subject matter expertise on the impact of new contracting regulations/guidance, and assist in planning contract actions with realistic IMS schedules and ALTs.
• Provide acquisition management support services for the CPE IEW&S Headquarters Office, including management of the Procurement Portfolio Management Tool (PPMT) and BI Report Tools, and maintain/update content across the Procurement Portfolio.
• Develop and implement methods, processes, and tools to strive for cost, schedule, and performance efficiencies in acquisition activities.

Requirements

• Demonstrate specific experience supporting DoD 5000 procurements / ACAT programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in contracting or database management.
• DAU Contracting Level II Certified or industry equivalent.