Contract Support Specialists

We are looking for staff to work in support of the VA Central Regional Procurement Office conducting acquisition and procurement activities on a full-time REMOTE basis. Candidates will also (if desired) be allowed to work onsite at VA locatioins that include Houston, TX; Little Rock, AR; Fayetteville, AR; Jackson, MS; New Orleans, LA; and Biloxi,MS. This is a 1-year opportunity. Staff activities will include but are not limited to cradle to grave acquisition functions : pre-award, post-award, price and cost analysis, prep of award documents and supporting documentation, contract administration, and related functions. Responsibilities : Prepare pre-solicitation documentation to include the solicitation, solicit, prepare pre-award documentation to include contract / task order, advise, close out, and assist with awards for the procurement of supplies and services while complying with FAR / VAAR & VHA guidance Research, analyze and review all applicable policies, guidance, and regulations to support the Contracting Office and the Government Contracting Officer in their decision-making Provide procurement assistance, advice, and guidance to the Contracting Office as requested. Communicate effectively and professionally to internal and external customers. Advise acquisition team as needed on price, cost, and / or financial related matters throughout the development of sourcing strategies and throughout the solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, and award of contractual actions for leases, construction, supplies, and services. Provide cost and price analysis recommendations as requested regarding independent government estimates. Solicit, evaluate, negotiate, analyze, advise, close out, and assist with awards and terminations on contracts for the procurement of leases, constructions, supplies, and services. Other specific tasks shall include Acquisition strategy planning, reviewing requirements developing Performance Work Statements (PWS) in collaboration with mission partners, market research to support strategy and justifications, source selection support, synopsis, and solicitation development, preparing mandatory contract file documentation, contract management and administration. Requirements : -ALL CANDIDATES- Candidates shall have demonstrated. knowledge of computer applications (MS Word, Excel, Adobe etc. Team meetings and trainings are offered, and attendance may be required based on job duties. Travel may be required based on duties. -Entry Level Contract Support - 4 Years above High School from an accredited college or university. 2 years of Federal contracting experience within the last 5 years. -Mid-Level Contract Support – BA Degree required which includes 24 semester hours in any combination of accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, industrial mgmt., marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. 3 years of Federal contracting experience within the last 5 years. -Sr Contract Support- BA Degree required which includes 24 semester hours in any combination of accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, industrial mgmt., marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. 5 years of recent relevant Federal contracting experience in complex federal acquisitions. Specialized experience in construction, healthcare, or leasing contracts as required. Federal Acquisition Certification (FAC-C Level I, II, III, or equivalent) Excellent leadership, time management, and writing skills Benefits : PTO, Medical / Dental / Vision plan, Life and AD&D insurance, 401K Plan We are an Equal Opportunity Employer : We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. This organization participates in E-Verify. #DICE