Contract Specialist (Marines or Naval Experience)

Contract Specialist - Level II

Aalis Management Consulting is an 8(a) certified, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) driven by the same principles that guide our armed forces. Founded by a US Army veteran, we take pride in our core values : excellence in reputation, commitment, candor, teamwork, and dependability.

Client : Federal Agency

Ability to Work : Onsite

Location : New Orleans, LA

Clearance : Must obtain a Public Trust

Work Schedule : 8 am - 5 pm

Work Day : Monday Friday

The Contractor shall assist with acquisitions in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Department of Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulations (HHSAR), NIH and NHLBI policies and procedures.

Task 2.1 - Acquisition Requirements Gathering

The Contractor shall assist in determining the scope of work for individual acquisition requirements, perform market research, and recommend appropriate methods of acquisition and types of acquisition mechanisms to be used to meet a specific set of requirements.

Task 2.2 Prepare Draft Acquisition Documents

The Contractor shall assist in the preparation of a wide variety of draft acquisition documents, including statements of work and specifications, cost estimates, acquisition plans, statement of needs, determination and findings, justification and approvals and other required supporting documentation. All templates will be provided by the Government TPOC.

Task 2.3 Assistance in Contract Administration

The Contractor shall assist the OA and the customer in monitoring contractor performance including, but not limited to reviewing contract deliverables such as invoices and reviewing requests for modification of the terms and conditions of contracts / orders. The Contractor shall assist in administering contract modifications by issuing notice of intents, drafting supplemental contract pages, and completing NBS and CAMS system work.

Task 2.4 Data Entry and Reporting

The Contractor shall perform data entry and file upload as required for acquisitions in the Contract Award and Management System (CAMS) used by the NHLBI OA (e.g., PRISM). The Contractor shall prepare reports at the request of the Government Technical Point of Contact and assist customers with their reporting needs as requested. The Contractor shall recommend improvements in data entry for increased reporting functionality.

Task 2.5 Review and Improve Acquisition-Related Templates

In coordination with OA subject matter experts, refine existing or develop new templates for key acquisition documents, such as the Performance Work Statement (PWS), sole source justifications, etc., and provide guidance on the development of the Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE).

Task 2.6 Other Services to Perform : Other task assignments in accordance with this NHLBI OA Statement of Work, as requested by the Government's Technical Point of Contact

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree, with 24 semester hours in business-related coursework, from an accredited college or university.
• DAWIA or FAC-C Level I or II (Equivalent) preferred
• Four years of federal contract administration experience
• Proficiency in the use of PD2 or other contract writing tools
• Working knowledge of federal procurement regulations and policies.
• Ability to perform cost and / or price analysis functions.
• Knowledgeable and experienced using electronic media, including Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Excellent writing skills and able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills
• Thrive in a team-oriented, collaborative, results-driven workplace

Aalis Management Consulting is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.