Procurement Specialist

Job Title : Contracts / Acquisition Specialist

Job Summary :

This position is in support of the Department of Justice, United States Attorney's Office (USAO) - Eastern District of Virginia.

This role involves providing administrative support for contract actions, including preparation of purchase request documents and communication with staff and vendors.

Responsibilities Include :

• Providing administrative support to facilitate contract actions
• Assisting with preparation of purchase request documents and statements of work
• Communicating with staff and vendors to develop requirements and obtain quotes
• Preparing reports for planning and management review, including running reports on Government websites and databases
• Monitoring and preparing purchase request documents for contract actions and modifications in consultation with the Budget Officer (BO)
• Entering data and running reports on a variety of financial and acquisition documents
• Assisting with the preparation of financial and acquisition reports
• Maintaining communication with customers and providing updates in a timely manner
• Monitoring periods of performance on contracts and preparing modification request documents
• Tracking period of performance end dates for new or modified contracts utilizing agency's tracking log
• Communicating with both requisitioner and vendor regarding requirements and delivery schedules
• Assisting with contract closeout, reconciliation / audit, and closeout memos

Required Qualifications and Skills :

• High school diploma
• 4+ years of experience in administrative work
• U.S. citizenship
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, word processing, document management, business administration, and data entry
• The experience and expertise necessary to perform the duties above

Desired :

Experience with funds management, procurement, acquisitions, finance, or accounting

Work Setting and Environment :

• Monday - Friday, normal working hours
• Work is to be performed at the U.S. Attorney's Office in Alexandria, VA

How FedWriters Will Compensate and Appreciate You :

FedWriters offers team members the opportunity to gain a lasting impression in this fast-growing small business.

FedWriters provides a competitive package of salary and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a matching 401(k) program;

generous Paid Time Off (PTO); STD; LTD; life insurance; and more!

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Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

FedWriters is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and / or mental disabilities.

• We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race; ethnicity;
• religion; gender; age; national origin; marital status; sexual orientation; gender identity; family responsibilities; matriculation;

physical or mental disabilities; political affiliation; genetic information; status as a protected veteran; or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you are interested in applying for employment with FedWriters and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for the position, please call (703) 872-7848.

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