Contracts Specialist

Duties:

a) Conducts acquisition planning and market research. Together with project team and Small Business

Specialist, determines contract type, and area of solicitation. Considers all possible set-asides in

conjunction with local socioeconomic and small business goals. Prepares other required presolicitation documentation. Prepares and posts FedBizOpps advertisement.

b) Assists with preparation of solicitations to be issued by the Contracting Officer, Requests for

Proposals/Quotes and amendments. Works with project team to address questions. Receives,

records, and assists with reviews of proposals/quotes for responsiveness.

c) Prepares for and participates in negotiations; performs cost and/or price analyses under the direction

of the Contracting Officer; assists with documentation of source selection activities; and assists with

determination of fair and reasonable pricing under the guidance and for final approval of the

Contracting Officer. Obtains certified and other than certified cost and pricing data as required.

d) Processes contract awards for Government Contracting Officer signature. Assists with the preparation

and distribution of award packages and announcements.

e) Assists with the performance of contract administration. Assists with the maintenance of the official

contract file (all files are electronic). Assist with the resolution of payment issues, reviews payroll

reports against DOL wage determinations; issues general correspondence and memoranda; and

addresses general contract administration questions under the guidance of the Contracting Officer.

f) Under the guidance of the Contracting Officer, processes modifications, obtains and evaluates

contractor proposals, participates in and documents negotiations, prepares modifications with

supporting documents for signature by the Government Contracting Officer.

g) Prepares closeout documents.

Requirements

Must be eligible to work in the US

Education/Certification and Experience Required:

Minimum of 24 business credit hours; a 4+ year Bachelor’s degree in Business, or other related field from accredited college or university with a minimum of 5 or more years of relevant Federal Government Contracting experience with the performance requirements for this position. Two (2) years construction contracting experience along with two (2) years architect – engineer services contracting experience is preferred. The Contract Specialist shall perform the duties described below under the guidance, direction, and final approval of the Contracting Officer of the required acquisition(s). The CS shall be computer literate, knowledgeable in accounting practices and be proficient in Windows, Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Google Chrome and Internet Explorer. CS shall have the ability to learn and utilize Government and commercial databases such as PRISM and SAP, use of the Financial and Business Management System (FBMS), AFS4, NPS Help Desk Ticket, Concur Travel, and GSA Advantage.. The CS shall provide procurement and contract maintenance support to the Contracting Officer and the project design and construction management teams.