Contract Specialist

Contract Specialist

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a full-time Contract Specialist located in Tampa, Florida. The Contract Specialist's primary function will be to conduct appropriate research using the plethora of resources available to the acquisition community to provide informed guidance and applicable courses of action (COAs) to a wide range of customers.

Responsibilities include :

Independently and proficiently conducts appropriate research using the plethora of resources available to the acquisition community (e.g. FAR, other regulatory guidance) in order 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)

Staffs 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. Staffs 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 the 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. Staffs 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 memorandums for 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

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications / Technical Experience Requirements :

Must be a US Citizen

Bachelor's Degree

DAWIA Practitioner Equivalency IAW the PWS (DAWIA level II equivalent).

Minimum of 5 years of experience in DoD Acquisition Contracts execution

Must possess Secret clearance

Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written

Ability to effectively use Microsoft (MS) Office Suite software

Knowledge of methods and techniques of fact-finding, analysis and resolution of contracting problems, and the ability to recommend concrete action plans to solve problems

Working knowledge of the Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2) contract writing software

Knowledge of price and cost analysis sufficient to review proposals and established rates to determine price reasonableness or to determine a negotiation position

Knowledge of funding rules associated with the obligation of multiple types of appropriations

Knowledge of contracting negotiation, administration and termination principles, policies, procedures and technical requirements applicable to the full range of contracting actions for a variety of contract types

Knowledge of contract types, such as fixed- price or cost reimbursement and required clauses and special provisions

Ability to assist in the preparation of solicitation documents

Knowledge of report writing techniques to present factual information clearly, to write procurement memoranda and minutes of meetings, and to draft simple contract supporting documentation

Knowledge of formal advertising sufficient to solicit bids to procure a variety of requirements ranging from standard to specialized supplies and services

Knowledge of pre and post award procedures sufficient to award and administer firm fixed-price, cost, indefinite delivery, or other contracts of similar complexity

Ability to draft and recommend authority cited in justifications and approvals and determinations and findings reports prepared on behalf of the contracting officer