Sr. Contract Specialist

Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for aSenior Contract Specialist to support Special Operations Forces Acquisition Technology and Logistics (SOF AT&L). DIR-K delivers enterprise-wide contracting capability for SOF AT&L executing timely mission-focused acquisition actions that strengthen readiness sustain operations and accelerate modernization across the SOF enterprise. Operating through a global network of contracting offices DIR-K leverages both FAR and non-FAR pathways to award and administer contracts supporting weapons aviation maritime platforms digital infrastructure data/AI-enabled systems classified programs and force readiness initiatives. Through rapid responsive procurement and strong industry partnerships DIR-K enables innovation interoperability with allies and continuous delivery of SOF-peculiar capabilities at scale.

This is a full-time position located at MacDill AFB FL.

• Independently reviews and provides relevant feedback on pre-solicitation documentation received as part of the procurement request package to include but not limited to: sources sought notices synopsis market research/intelligence reports Statements of Work Justification and Approvals Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) Acquisition Plans and Source Selection Plans.
• Actively participates in acquisition planning and business strategy activities and provides relevant business advice and assistance to customers and Integrated Product Team (IPT) members.
• Independently and proficiently conducts appropriate research using the plethora of resources available to the acquisition community (e.g. FAR other regulatory guidance) to provide informed guidance and applicable courses of action (COAs) to a wide range of customers.
• Independently prepares pre-solicitation documentation to include but not limited to: Determination and Findings (D&F) and Small Business coordination (DD Form 2579).
• Staff pre-solicitation documentation for appropriate review and approvals and posts applicable notices in the Federal Business Opportunities as required.
• Independently prepares solicitations and amendments in Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2) (or relevant contract writing system) for Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) review and approval. Staff all solicitation/amendment documentation for appropriate review and approvals and posts notices in the Federal Business Opportunities as required.
• Conducts price and cost analysis. Proficiently use a variety of techniques including but not limited to working with DCAA and/or DCMA as necessary to determine fair and reasonable prices.
• Independently reviews evaluation input from a variety of sources (e.g. technical program and DCAA personnel) provides necessary feedback and prepares contract negotiation positions (such as PNM and BCM) for PCO review and approval.
• Independently prepares contract award (or agreements) and amendments in PD2 (or relevant writing system) for PCO review and approval. Staff all award/amendment documentation for appropriate review and approvals and posts notices in the Federal Business Opportunities as required.
• Independently prepares post-award documentation to include but not limited to: contract modifications and memoranda for the record.
• Independently and proficiently conducts all contract administration functions retained by USSOCOM.
• Establishes and maintains quality contract files that are auditable repeatable and defendable.
• Actively participates in IPTs and guides and assists team members technical program personnel sales representatives local suppliers and/or contractors on acquisition and business-related issues in a professional manner.

• Weapon system support experience (i.e. contracting with PROC and R&D funding)
• Experience with OTAs in addition to traditional (FAR/DFARS) contracting methods.
• Experience with contracting support to SOF organizations and operations
• Experience as a former Warranted Contracting Officer
• Experience as a Supervisory Contract Specialist

Additional Information
Location:MacDill AFB FL
On-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-Site
Travel:10%