Contract Specialist - REMOTE LBJM

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Requirements:

• US Citizenship.
• A bachelor’s degree.
• At least four (4) years of federal contracting experience, preferably with the VA.
• Experience with electronic Contract Management System (eCMS) and VISTA applications within the last two years.
• Documented experience and working knowledge of VA programs is preferable.
• Excellent writing skills, with effective verbal communication.
• Familiarity with FAR and VAAR based procurements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities:

• A member of a team that provides acquisition support services to a government agency.
• Perform acquisition strategy planning to assist and collect requirement package(s) for contract files.
• Assist with solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, analysis, and contracts, including complex and high-dollar acquisitions.
• Conduct analysis of cost and pricing data to determine price reasonableness.
• Prepare contract files and documents, and independently prepare contracting recommendations.
• Provide source selection support and draft acquisition/contract documentation.
• Perform pre-award and post-award functions, including market research, contract administration, mentoring junior team members, and assisting with price and cost analysis.
• Perform contract closeout functions in adherence to GAO mandates.