Hybrid Contract Specialist I
Hybrid Contract Specialist I
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Job Description
Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria Virginia and Orlando Florida USA with a technical support center in South East Asia and East Africa that provides program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning design infrastructure management technical consulting engineering and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps) missions along with other US federal agencies all over the world.
We are seeking a skilled Contract Specialist I to provide professional acquisition support services within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO4).
Salary: $50k - $58k/year (range varies depending on experience and qualifications).
Key responsibilities:
Support full lifecycle acquisition processes in compliance with FAR VAAR and VA policies.
Conduct market research and surveys to identify potential sources and contract vehicles including small disadvantaged and HUBZone businesses.
Prepare procurement documents including solicitations (RFQs RFPs Combined Synopsis/Solicitations) awards and modifications using electronic contract management systems.
Assist program offices with acquisition planning IGCEs justifications and contract file documentation.
Support proposal and quote evaluations including cost/price analysis and technical review providing assistance to the Contracting Officer (CO) as needed.
Monitor post-award activities including contractor performance schedule compliance contract modifications invoice review and contract closeout documentation.
Maintain accurate contract files perform data entry and manage documents to ensure completeness and compliance.
Prepare and submit monthly status reports and acquisition milestone trackers to the Contracting Officers Representative (COR).
Respond to COR and CO inquiries promptly and within established timelines.
Qualifications to be successful in the role:
At least 24 semester hours in business-related fields or FAC-C/DAWIA Level I Contracting Certification.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in conducting comprehensive acquisition support activities with a working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
- FAC-C or DAWIA Level I in Contacting Certification preferred.
Ability to prepare procurement packages and contract modifications.
Skilled in research data analysis and stakeholder coordination.
Must have stayed/worked in the US within the last 10 years to successfully pass the VA background investigation and obtain a clearance.
Fluent in English both written and verbal.
Why Planate
Planate Management Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning design engineering asset management and professional service solutions anytime anywhere. We Take Care of Our Own; Personally and Profession.
Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:
- Medical insurance/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401K plan eligibility upon hire
- Health and Savings Account plan
- Life/AD&D Insurance Coverage
- Short-Term Disability Insurance Coverage
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness Offering
- Training and Development
- License/Certification support
- Recognition and Rewards program
- Travel Insurance
Wed love for you to be a part of our Global workforce helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every clients mission!
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
