Contracts Specialist

Job Title : Contracts Specialist

Location : Springfield, VA 22150 US (Primary)

Category : Project Management

Job Type : Full-Time

Staff

Education : Bachelor's Degree

Travel : Security Clearance Required

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance

Job Description

• Conduct acquisition planning and market research with project teams and the Contracting Officer.
• Determine contract type and solicitation area; consider set-asides in line with socioeconomic and small business goals.
• Prepare pre-solicitation documentation; post requirements in SAM.
• Prepare and issue solicitations, RFQs / RFPs, and amendments; manage Q&A; review proposals for responsiveness.
• Support technical evaluation panels; assist with source selection and best-value tradeoffs.
• Perform cost and / or price analysis; determine fair and reasonable pricing and obtain cost and pricing data; participate in negotiations; prepare source selection documentation.
• Process contract awards and prepare award announcements.
• Perform contract administration, including official file maintenance, resolving payment issues, reviewing payroll reports, issuing correspondence, and answering admin questions.
• Process contract modifications, evaluate contractor proposals, document negotiations, and prepare final modifications.
• Prepare closeout documentation.
• Independently and effectively initiates and progresses all work upon assignment and delivers by established due dates.
• All work, including but not limited to the following, consistently reflects appropriate levels of critical and strategic thinking, quality and technical skill, documentation detail, and professional completeness with this position and grade level.
• Consistently promotes teamwork and communicates professionally, clearly, concisely, and factually. Handles disagreements effectively and resolves them in a positive and constructive manner.

Job Requirements

We are equal opportunity / affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.

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