Job Title: Contract Specialist - Building & Facilities (Construction)
Location: Atlanta GA
Clearance:US Citizen with ability to pass a NACI Background Check to obtain a DoJ Public Trust
Company Overview:
ASI Government provides government leaders with the expertise they need to navigate acquisition and organizational challenges so they can make an impact and achieve their goals. For over 30 years ASI has transformed the way government does business impacting over 70 government agencies across the civilian defense and intelligence communities.
Do you thrive on creating unique and impactful value for Federal clients Are you passionate about partnering with clients and collaborating to create solutions Do you enjoy the opportunity to drive change that impacts our nation
We are looking for smart curious driven individuals to join us in partnering with our client to help them solve some of the nations most challenging problems. ASI Government serves as a trusted adviser to government leaders seeking improved performance enhanced organization effectiveness and strategic change.
Job Description:
The Contract Specialist provides comprehensive acquisition support services to the Federal Bureau of Prisons. This role operates with a high level of autonomy and is fully authorized to act on behalf of the Contractor for all acquisition matters supporting the daily operations of the contract. The Contract Specialist partners closely with program offices Contracting Officers and acquisition stakeholders throughout the full acquisition lifecycle.
Primary Responsibilities
- Perform acquisition support functions independently with minimal government oversight.
- Provide expert advice and recommendations across all elements of acquisition planning including strategy competition risk contracting methods sources costs and milestone schedules.
- Research and evaluate existing Governmentwide contract vehicles and commercial sources to identify bestvalue solutions for services and products.
- Conduct market research to identify potential vendors and contract vehicles including GSA schedules GWACs and other agency contracts with emphasis on socioeconomic program participation.
- Prepare and document market research reports and market surveys.
- Develop Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) using historical data market analysis and comparable agency procurements.
- Support the preparation of Office of Acquisition (OA)approved acquisition packages and required supporting documentation.
- Coordinate and communicate with program office SMEs CORs Contract Specialists and Contracting Officers throughout all phases of the acquisition process.
- Assist in the development of solicitations amendments awards and contract modifications using approved contract writing systems.
- Ensure all acquisition documentation is properly uploaded and maintained in electronic filing systems (eFile).
- Provide professional business advice regarding procurement strategies contract types and negotiation approaches.
- Support negotiations by preparing pre and postnegotiation documentation including Award Determination Memorandums.
- Support postaward activities including modifications data calls status reporting meetings and acquisitionrelated administrative support.
Required Skills
- Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in accounting business finance law contracts purchasing economics management or a related field.
- Eight (8) to ten (10) years of experience providing federal contracting support services.
- Demonstrated expertise across the full federal acquisition lifecycle including requirements development budgeting acquisition planning market research and cost estimating.
- Strong working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) including FAR Parts 12 and 13.
- Demonstrated experience performing solicitations contract awards modifications negotiations price analysis and contract issue resolution.
- Proven experience supporting proposal evaluations including cost/price and technical analysis.
- Knowledge of Procurement Administrative Lead Time (PALT).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Active Secret security clearance is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree in a related field.
- Experience using Unified Financial Management System (UFMS) or similar federal contract writing systems.
Why Join ASI Government
- Work on high-impact high-visibility projects that improve government services.
- Collaborate with experienced consultants in strategy analytics and organizational development.
- Opportunity for career growth in adynamic and mission-driven environment.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package (viewable on our careers site).
BENEFITS: ASI Government offers a comprehensive benefit package to our employees. Benefits can be viewed on our careers site.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: ASI Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity age status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability. To view the EEO Is the Law Poster click here.
PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION: We will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:ASI is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process please send an email at or call and let us know the nature of your request.