Contract Specialist
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$ 70000 - 73000
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Job Description
Contract Specialist
The Contracts Specialist will provide a full range of contracting services such as preaward cost and pricing contract award and post award services. As well as assist contracting officers in the development of solutions recommendations processes and specialized instruments such as grants task orders cooperative agreements and other transactions.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Estimated Starting Salary Range for Contracts Specialist: $70000 $73000
- Pay commensurate with experience.
- Full time benefits include Medical Dental Vision 401K and other possible benefits as provided.
- Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.
We are not actively hiring for this role we are anticipating future needs.
Contracts Specialist Responsibilities Include:
- Provide support for both the F22 FTU Beddown and all other 633d CONS requirements/projects as appropriate leadership and mission dictates/requires to include Langley AFB and Fort Eustis projects.
- Provide Contract Management Support to satisfy the contracting objectives of Joint Base LangleyEustis by utilizing standard procurement methods as outlined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) FAR supplements for the Department of Defense (DOD) the United States Air Force (USAF) supplements as well as local policy and guidance.
- Duties include but are not limited to the following responsibilities: Mentorship & Training Contract Review Committee Contract Management Support and Miscellaneous Additional Duties.
- MENTORSHIP & TRAINING: Communicate with civilian and military personnel in order to professionally provide business advice and guidance to others on contracting work and will prepare correspondence and training as required.
- CONTRACT REVIEW COMMITTEE: Review solicitation contract award or contract modification for contractual sufficiency to include all supporting documentation in accordance with the FAR and all its supplements to include the Air Force Installation Contracting Center (AFICC) Mandatory Procedures and 633 CONS policy.
- CONTRACT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT: Contract Management Support tasks include but are not limited to the following:
- PreAward Provide guidance and technical assistance to base personnel who are involved in planning and developing specifications descriptions and performance work statements. Functions may include acquisition planning preparing synopsis solicitation preparation and market research/analysis recommending contract type for solicitations issues solicitations conducts presolicitation conferences conducts preaward conferences site visits works with technical personnel and contracting officers to develop negotiation strategies and prepares/ issues supporting documents etc.
- Award Utilize the latest Standard Procurement System (SPS) and Acquisition Management Systems (AMS) such as Air Force Contracting Information Technology (CONIT) KT FileShare (KTFS) and AMS selects contract terms and conditions preparing abstracts verifies the System for Award Management (SAM) documenting reasons for decisions and justifications for basis for award assist with negotiations secures all regulatory clearances etc.
- PostAward Perform contract administration maintains contract files/efiles reviews invoices for accuracy prepares contract modifications monitors contract performance conducts site visits and labor checks prepares negotiation memoranda to explain rationale and methods prepares expenditure logs recommends issuing cure or showcause notices when required evaluates contractors past performance documents award process conducts contract closeout briefs the Contracting Officer (CO) on potential issues arising on contracts handles protests and other inquiries as required etc.
- Performs other jobrelated duties as assigned.
Contracts Specialist Experience Education Skills Abilities requested:
- Completed BA/BS or MA/MS degree from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum of eight 8 years of experience in preaward award and postaward functions in contracting
- Level II Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP)/ Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Contracting Certification or the commercial equivalent courses required
- Utilizing and applying computer software including Microsoft Office (Excel Word and PowerPoint).
- Utilizing and applying procurement software to include the Standard Procurement System (currently CONIT and KTFS) Wide Area Work Flow (IRAPT/PIEE) and the internet
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Working knowledge of contract management practices is required.
- Working knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality Control principles is required.
- Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and other codes/guidelines is required.
- United States citizen with a clear background for government security investigation with the ability to obtain a Clearance or Common Access Card (CAC).
- Must pass preemployment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
Company Information:
Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs (CNSP) is a part of Cherokee Federal the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future solving complex challenges and serving the governments mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNSP visit cherokeefederal.
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Keywords 5 times:
- Contracts
- level II Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP)
- Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA)
- FAR
- Management
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status disability or any other status protected under applicable federal state or local law.
Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass preemployment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
