Purchasing / Contract Professional

Responsibilities

• Prepare responses for requests for information, quotes, bids and proposals
• Review complex government issued RFPs and capture all technical and administrative requirements
• Draft "point by point" responses that align with the evaluation criteria, ensuring the narrative clearly communicates our ability to meet or exceed the Agency needs
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Contracting Officers (COs); draft formal inquiries/clarifications and respond to post-submission questions
• Collaborate with internal subject matter experts to develop content and secure commitment for contract requirements
• Review final award documents for accuracy against the submitted bid and coordinate the internal escalation of high-risk terms to Senior Management
• Ensure all submissions adhere to corporate legal policies and federal acquisition regulations

Requirements

Must Have Skills:

• Experience writing proposals submitted to government (preferably Federal) agencies
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Able to compile information from multiple sources into a concise final written product
• Able to manage time effectively
• Able to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and meet all deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft and Google business applications

Desired skills:

• Technical writing skills plus Knowledge of wireless products and services (a plus)
• Financial and business acumen
• Legal / contracts background (a plus)

Qualifications

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Legal Studies or Communications

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Health savings account with qualified medical plan enrollment
• 10 paid days off
• 3 days paid bereavement leave
• 401(k) plan participation with employer match
• Life and disability insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Dependent care flexible spending account
• Accommodations and reimbursement for work travel
• Discretionary performance or recognition bonus
• Sick leave and mobile phone reimbursement provided based on state or local law

Pay

Payrate: $45.00- $50.00/hr.

Pay Transparency: The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is: $45.00 - $50.00 /hour.