As a Contract Specialist III within our AFRCO team, you will:

• Work with the Contracting Officer to plan and manage acquisitions for a variety of products and services for the contracts division
• Lead cradle-to-grave contract activities, like conducting market research, preparing solicitation documentation (pre and post-award), reviewing proposals for compliance, performing cost/price evaluations, assisting with negotiating positions, reviewing, and processing invoices
• Lead and participate in program reviews to assess the alignment of activities with acquisition strategy and program plan and determine the feasibility of execution within the defined program baselines
• Lead and participate in defining the overall acquisition objectives to meet planned milestones
• Work with the Contracting Officer in developing acquisition strategies, including determination of contract method/type; performing contract administration, including but not limited to maintaining contract file folders and preparing contract modifications
• Work with the Contracting Officer in the oversight of contract performance
• Lead and participate in identifying and mitigating risks, including assessing cost, schedule, and performance impacts and burn-down plans
• Assist in communicating project status and issues and developing acquisition and policy recommendations
• Assist in developing acquisition strategies, including the determination of contract method/type
• Master of Arts/Master of Science/Master of Engineering (MA/MS/ME) degree
• 10+ years of relevant DoD/IC or relevant industry work experience with no less than 2 years of experience in an SAP and/or SCI environment with at least 1 year of that total being within the past 5 years
• Proficient in ConWrite preferred
• Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to successfully complete a Government Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph (CI Poly).
• The position requires a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of contracting for a variety of products and services for major systems, research, and development (R&D), and/or complex programs using a wide range of contracting methodologies, like negotiated contract and commercial acquisition procedures in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other applicable supplements.
• Possess demonstrated experience in performing source selections, cost or price analysis, negotiations, and preparation of related contract documentation in accordance with directives and policies.
• Experience working on high-visibility or mission-critical aspects of a given program and performing all functional duties independently.
• Ability to work under aggressive schedules with demanding performance requirements.
• Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS.
• Ability to successfully complete a Government Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph (CI Poly).

Job Type: Contract

Pay: From $155,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Washington, DC 20032: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have an Active TS/SCI?

Experience:

• Contracting: 8 years (Preferred)
• ConWrite: 5 years (Preferred)
• Acquisition: 8 years (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Top Secret (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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