Contract Specialist III

Washington, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Corporate Profile:
Acquisition Professionals (AP) LLC is a trusted strategic partner and solutions-based company that combines years of deep knowledge-based expertise agile program management and customized learning solutions AP provides cradle-to-grave acquisition services and acquisition training; administrative support services; Information Technology Support Services and program and financial management. We leverage technology tools and industry best practices through our experienced personnel to create cross-functional results and navigate the complex and high-risk areas for our clients projects and programs.

Job Summary:
Acquisition Professionals (AP) LLC is seeking an experienced Contract Specialist III to provide high-level cradle-to-grave contracting for the Office of the Senior Procurement Executive

Responsibilities:

. The contractor shall be responsible for the administration of the contract from cradle to grave including contract compliance issues change orders (modifications amendments renewals extensions assignments notations etc.) handling disputes cure notices liquidated damages and if necessary contract cancellation.
Shall assist the Contracting Officer in conducting strategic requirements review acquisition strategy development solicitation development and in performing other related procurement tasks as required.
Contractor personnel shall assist the Contracting Officer in review of requirements documents submitted by the Program Office to determine adequacy and sufficiency and make recommendations to the Contracting Officer to accept or reject.
Contractor personnel shall participate in meetings as required. Meetings include pre-award conferences post award meetings periodic progress review meetings acquisition planning meetings and other meetings as required by the Contracting Officer. Attendance in the meetings shall be at no extra cost to the Government.
Contractor personnel shall assist the Contracting Officer in preparing solicitations acquisition plans source selection plans and other documents required in accordance with regulatory and local guidance. Documents shall be accurate current timely and maintained up to date (ex: acquisition plan milestone schedule).
Contractor personnel shall review outgoing correspondence to ensure it is properly formatted and prepared on official letterhead for proper distribution. Reviews shall be completed within 24 hours of assignment.
Contractor personnel shall support the Contracting Officer in assisting customers with the development and preparation of requirements documents (e.g. SOW technical evaluation factors acquisition plans IGCEs etc.).
Contractor personnel shall complete all contract awards within the established Procurement Administrative Lead-times (PALT) identified by the Office of the Senior Procurement Executive (OSPE).
Contractor personnel shall complete and handle all contract files in accordance with agency acquisition regulations policies and procedures.
Contractor personnel shall prepare modifications for various contractual actions to include but not limited to contracts purchase/delivery/task orders blanket purchase agreements indefinite delivery contracts as necessary.
Contractor personnel may be required to assist the Contracting Officer in preparing responses to Freedom of Information Act Requests and Protested actions.
Contractor personnel will be required to provide email and phone call responses to program office staff and other agency officials. Personnel shall provide a response within 24 hours of receipt and immediately when the customer indicates that the matter is urgent.
Contractor personnel will be contacted by their contracting officer to discuss the status of work and or respond to a request for information. Personnel shall respond to their Contracting Officers communication within two hours of receipt.

Education/Certifications:

Bachelors Degree and 24 semester hours in business relatedcoursework from an accredited college or university. 2. Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting FAC-C Professional (FAC-C) Level III or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA)

Required Qualifications:

Experience utilizing government contract writing and contract writing systems (PRISM); independent ability to research and analyze contract and financial data;

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to interface with service providers program offices government contracting officers and contracting officers representatives.

Proficient in Microsoft Word Excel SharePoint and PRISM.

Have extensive knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) with particular emphasis on FAR Parts 15 22 and 37.

Desired Qualifications:

Prior federal government contracting experience
Ability to multi-task and meet short deadlines
Ability to work with diverse groups of people

Personal Qualities:
Customer-service oriented Independent thinker Proactive self-motivated and a natural leader who takes action without being told what to do

Corporate Summary:
Acquisition Professionals (AP) LLC is an Economically Disadvantaged Women owned 8 (A) small business. We are located at the Metro Park Office Complex in Alexandria Virginia. We offer a competitive salary and compensation benefits package including medical dental vision disability matching 401k tax free transit subsidy paid federal government holidays and paid time off. AP is committed to creating an environment of work life balance.

Required Experience:

Corporate Profile:Acquisition Professionals (AP) LLC is a trusted strategic partner and solutions-based company that combines years of deep knowledge-based expertise agile program management and customized learning solutions AP provides cradle-to-grave acquisition services and acquisition training; ...

. The contractor shall be responsible for the administration of the contract from cradle to grave including contract compliance issues change orders (modifications amendments renewals extensions assignments notations etc.) handling disputes cure notices liquidated damages and if necessary contract cancellation.
Shall assist the Contracting Officer in conducting strategic requirements review acquisition strategy development solicitation development and in performing other related procurement tasks as required.
Contractor personnel shall assist the Contracting Officer in review of requirements documents submitted by the Program Office to determine adequacy and sufficiency and make recommendations to the Contracting Officer to accept or reject.
Contractor personnel shall participate in meetings as required. Meetings include pre-award conferences post award meetings periodic progress review meetings acquisition planning meetings and other meetings as required by the Contracting Officer. Attendance in the meetings shall be at no extra cost to the Government.
Contractor personnel shall assist the Contracting Officer in preparing solicitations acquisition plans source selection plans and other documents required in accordance with regulatory and local guidance. Documents shall be accurate current timely and maintained up to date (ex: acquisition plan milestone schedule).
Contractor personnel shall review outgoing correspondence to ensure it is properly formatted and prepared on official letterhead for proper distribution. Reviews shall be completed within 24 hours of assignment.
Contractor personnel shall support the Contracting Officer in assisting customers with the development and preparation of requirements documents (e.g. SOW technical evaluation factors acquisition plans IGCEs etc.).
Contractor personnel shall complete all contract awards within the established Procurement Administrative Lead-times (PALT) identified by the Office of the Senior Procurement Executive (OSPE).
Contractor personnel shall complete and handle all contract files in accordance with agency acquisition regulations policies and procedures.
Contractor personnel shall prepare modifications for various contractual actions to include but not limited to contracts purchase/delivery/task orders blanket purchase agreements indefinite delivery contracts as necessary.
Contractor personnel may be required to assist the Contracting Officer in preparing responses to Freedom of Information Act Requests and Protested actions.
Contractor personnel will be required to provide email and phone call responses to program office staff and other agency officials. Personnel shall provide a response within 24 hours of receipt and immediately when the customer indicates that the matter is urgent.
Contractor personnel will be contacted by their contracting officer to discuss the status of work and or respond to a request for information. Personnel shall respond to their Contracting Officers communication within two hours of receipt.