Contract Specialist III
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United StatesFull-TimeSenior
Salary80,000 - 90,000 USD per year
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Job Details
- Languages
- English
- Experience
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in conducting comprehensive acquisition support activities
- Required Skills
- Market Research
Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Business Management, Accountancy
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in conducting comprehensive acquisition support activities with a working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
- Specialized experience in at least one of the following: construction/A-E solicitations, complex service solicitations (e.g., healthcare), or real property/lease-related solicitations
- FAC-C or DAWIA Level III in Contracting Certification preferred
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to mentor acquisition staff
- Fluent in English, both written and verbal
Responsibilities
- Oversee full lifecycle acquisition activities, including pre-award, award, and post-award support for complex contracts.
- Conduct market research, prepare pre-award notices, and document small business capability analyses.
- Develop acquisition strategies, Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), and recommendations for solicitation approaches, options, and risks.
- Prepare solicitations (RFQs, RFPs, Combined Synopsis/Solicitations) and ensure compliance with FAR, VAAR, and internal VA policies.
- Assist with proposal and quote evaluations, including price/cost analysis and technical proposal assessments.
- Prepare and administer contract awards, modifications, option exercises, and close-out documentation.
- Monitor contractor performance, schedules, compliance with contract terms, and resolve performance issues.
- Provide guidance, oversight, and mentorship to junior acquisition staff on acquisition planning, documentation, and execution.
- Maintain accurate contract documentation in the Agency electronic contract management system and report actions into the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS).
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of deliverables, including monthly status reports, acquisition milestone trackers, and lessons learned summaries
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