Mid Contract Specialist

About the role

Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation and administration of major contracts or subcontracts for Dept of Defense (DoD) and civilian agencies and departments. Analyzes estimates of service, material, equipment and production costs. Monitors company performance for conformance to original proposal and maintains continual reviews to ensure that all terms and conditions are met and that the contract is in accordance with legal requirements, customer specifications and government regulations. Prepares and disseminates information throughout the company regarding contract status, compliance, modification, deviation, negotiation and termination. Initiates documentation to authorize and direct work in accordance with contractual specifications. Prepares special reports and analyses as required. May provide work leadership for lower-level employees.

Responsibilities

• Directs the development, revision and update of acquisition documentation related to ACAT programs (Acquisition Strategy/Acquisition Plans, Acquisition Plan Baselines, Life Cycle Sustainment Plans, Material Fielding Plans, IUID, and Disposal Plans)
• Provides expert professional acquisition management support for Dept. of Defense (DoD) and civilian agencies and departments
• Customer engagement and documentation planning and management
• Identifies and assesses program risks (i.e., cost, schedule, technical)
• Provides recommendations regarding milestone compliance and validates readiness status
• Applies expert knowledge of all phases of the acquisition cycle (DODI 5K) and Department-level guidance / policy / processes for ACAT I – IV programs
• Develops reports / briefings / point papers and provides supporting analysis for program positions with respect to progress, budgets, contract compliance and quality
• Engages with peers, senior military, and civilian staff to accomplish action items and support assignments

Requirements

• DAWIA certification (Program Mgmt. / Life Cycle Logistics / etc.)
• Experience with automated acquisition, logistics, and administrative systems
• Experience with Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) program structures
• Military Occupational Specialty background with USMC ground combat systems
• Bachelor’s Degree + 4 years of acquisition experience, preferably in a systems acquisition environment or with DOD programs
• Ability to manage work teams, meet schedules, and oversee quality compliance
• Ability to work independently and in small teams to meet deadlines
• Proficiency with MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Qualifications

• Ability to manage work teams / Meet schedules / Oversee Quality Compliance
• Ability to work independently and in small teams to meet deadlines
• Proficiency with MS Excel / MS Word / MS PowerPoint / SharePoint
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position (standing and/or seated) more than half the time
• Ability to spend more than half the time viewing computer monitors

Clearance & Citizenship

• US Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance

Work Arrangement

• Hybrid telework posture with potential for weekly on-site meetings at customer locations
• Primary work location: Digital Cloak Headquarters, Stafford, VA

Pay

Salary range: $65,000 - $80,000

Travel

Local travel requirements up to 20%