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Procurement Specialist Senior

Apex Systems · Alexandria, VA · 2 wk ago
PurchasingFull-time

Job Overview

We are seeking experienced Contract Specialists to join our team at WHS-AD. The ideal candidates will have recent, relevant experience using contract writing software systems to create modifications and contracts, specifically PD2 (Procurement Desktop Defense, or SPS, Standard Procurement System).

Key Responsibilities

  • Create and write modifications and contracts using PD2 software.
  • Support federal employee contract specialists in their duties.
  • Administer cost-type contracts, conduct quantitative analysis, plan negotiation strategies, conduct negotiations, and document results.
  • Utilize cost and price analysis techniques.

Qualifications

  • Experience:
    • Recent, relevant experience using the contract writing software system PDS.
    • Former federal employee contract specialist or contracting officer with a warrant (preferably for the Department of Defense).
    • Former contractor supporting federal employee contract specialists in creating/writing modifications and contracts using PD2 software.
  • Education:
    • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Certifications:
    • Preferred contracting certifications include NCMA CFCM, NCMA CPCM, DAWIA Level III contracting, FAC-C Level III contracting.
  • Skills/Technologies:
    • PD2 contract writing software experience.
    • Experience administering cost-type contracts.
    • Quantitative analysis skills.
    • Ability to plan negotiation strategies, conduct negotiations, and document results.
    • Proficiency in cost and price analysis techniques.
    • 3+ years of demonstrated pre-award/award/post-award contracting experience procuring products and services utilizing FAR parts 8, 12, 13, 15, and 16.
    • 4 years of demonstrated pre-award/award contracting experience.
    • 2 years of demonstrated post-award contracting experience.
    • DOD contracting experience and familiarity with FARS and DFARS.
  • Nice to Have:
    • Proficiency Enterprise Contract Writing Module (ECWM), or CON-IT contract writing software.
  • Preferred Experience:
    • Former federal employee contract specialist or contracting officer with a warrant.
    • Experience with the Department of Defense.

    Benefits

    • Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans.
    • ESPP (employee stock purchase program).
    • 401K program with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
    • HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan).
    • SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
    • Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
    • On-demand training program, certification prep, and access to technical and leadership courses/books/seminars.
    • Certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
    • A dedicated customer service team for our Consultants.
    • A certified Career Coach.

    EEO Statement

    We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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