About the Position

Dexis is recruiting aSeniorContract SpecialistLevel IIto supportanticipatedprogrammingwith theMillenium Challenge Corporation (MCC)Department of Administration and Finance (A&F) Contracts & GrantsManagement (CGM) Division. This opportunity will provideacquisition interagency agreement and federal financialassistancesupport for MCC operations.

This positionis contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a technical resource and advisor to MCC organizations in the procurement of goods and servicesfor the successful accomplishment of MCC programs and operations.
• Applies knowledge of administrative support functions within aFederalacquisition operations environment toassistprogram officials with acquisition and administrative matters including source selection procedures; evaluation of contract price quotes and proposals; and contract administration termination and closeout.
• Proposes and executes acquisition innovation techniques with concurrence of the MCC Contracting Officer to reduce procurement timelines and promote efficiency.
• Perform end-to-end contract administration including performance monitoring payment approvals delivery verification issue resolution modifications closeout cancellations and protest support.
• Developacquisitiondocumentation and strategies including statements of work procurement plans evaluation plans pricing methodologies solicitations awards and FAR Part 15 competitive procurements.
• Analyze business needs to selectappropriate contractingvehicles and acquisition approaches.
• Conduct price and cost analyses evaluate contractor proposals and financial capability and support budget development for new changed and follow-on procurements.
• Lead and negotiate contract actions including complex modifications extensions of performance dispute resolution and cost/price negotiations.
• Coordinate and oversee complex long-term technical service contracts across multiple contract types and ensure contractor compliance and performance.
• Serve as a senior acquisition advisor and primary point of contact for program officials and stakeholders providing authoritative recommendations and protecting Government interests.
• Manage complex and sensitive procurement programs and initiatives andprovidehigh-level technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced staff.
• Award and administer grants cooperative agreements and otherassistanceinstruments including eligibility determinations solicitation and evaluation negotiations award administration compliance audits and post-award reviews.
• Prepare and administer Interagency Agreements using Treasury G-Invoicing or Forms 7600A and 7600B.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship.
• Public Trustclearance(or ability to obtain).
• A bachelors degree with a major in any field and 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting business finance law contracts purchasing economics industrial management marketing quantitative methods or organizations and management.
• Eight or more years of direct experience in Federal contracting. At least one of these years must be specialized experience equivalent to the Federal Government GS-14 grade level that has equipped the individual with the knowledge skills and abilities listed below.
• Mastery of contracting principles laws statutes Executive Orders regulations and procedures applicable to pre-award and post-award actions forprocuringand administering contracts for supplies equipment services and construction including development of standard methods and operating procedures.
• Mastery of Federal contracting methods and contract types including complex competitive procurements under FAR Part 15 sufficient to administer andmonitorprime and subcontractor performance on long-term contracts.
• Experience withacquisitioninnovation techniques including thoseidentifiedin the Periodic Table of Acquisition Innovation.
• Strong knowledge of contracting oversight and management processes; business practices; market conditions; program strategies; and technical requirements sufficient to evaluate capabilitiesmonitorperformance and advise MCC program offices.
• Strong knowledge of pre-award and post-award contracting policies and procedures to plan execute andadminister contracts andcontract modifications.
• Advanced negotiation skills to protect Government interests and ensure best value outcomes.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills to present analyses and engage effectively with private sector and Government stakeholders.
• Advanced ability to analyze complex acquisition issuesidentifyalternativesmodifystandard contracting procedures streamline acquisitions and apply regulatory changes.
• Ability to work with a modest level of independence while managing competing priorities under short timelines.
• Upon MCC demand for Financial Assistance Management:Knowledge of Federal grants and cooperative agreementsassistanceaward policies and procedures grants management practices and financial assessment methods.
• Upon MCC demand for Interagency Agreement Management: Knowledge of Intergovernmental Transaction (IGT) processes including G-Invoicing and Treasury Forms 7600A and 7600B.

Preferred Qualifications

• FAC-C(Professional) or DAWIA in Contracting (Professional) certification DAWIA or other non-Federal certifications/qualifications such as NCMA CFCM and CPCM.