Washington, District of columbia
Sr. Contract Specialist - MCC Job Opening in Washington, District of columbia - Senior Contract Specialist - MCC
ADAR is seeking a senior contract professional to support our Federal client whose mission is to lift some of the world?s poorest citizens from poverty while promoting investing in people, economic freedom, and ruling justly.
ADAR, Incorporated is a small, minority and woman-owned business supporting our Federal Government and Government Contractors nationwide. ADAR provides a wide variety of services and solutions with the depth and breadth of experience to address challenges in the information services and technology arena.
ADAR provides competitive benefits as part of your total compensation package, to include: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, AD&D, Bonus Plan, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave, and 401(k) Plan.
The Position
The Senior Contract Specialist performs cradle to grave contract actions in support of our client?s mission. In this position, Senior Contract Specialists work side by side with Government Contracting Officers to solicit and award commercial contracts. This position is unique from other Senior Contract Specialist positions in that the Government is seeking motivated, innovated acquisition professionals to join their high pace and dynamic team.
Required Qualifications
Education:
A four year course of study leading to a bachelor?s degree that included, or was supplemented by, at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.
Experience :
Required ? Eight (8) or more years of directly related experience in federal contracting. At least one (1) of these years must be specialized experience equivalent to the federal government GS-14 grade level that has equipped the individual with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities listed below. Experience with the Oracle CLM Procurement systems a plus.
Training:
DAWIA or FAC-C Level II or III certification , or other commercial qualifications (NCMA ? CFCM, CPCM). The current requirements for FAC-C are identified at:
Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities for the Senior Contract Specialist include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assists the customer in understanding the acquisition process through education, pre-award document development and milestone creation.
Identifies and recommends appropriate contract vehicles to support the unique requirements of the client.
Applies knowledge of Federal acquisition regulations in support of the development of acquisition plans, pre-award documents, solicitations and awards.
Applies knowledge of the Federal acquisition process to assist the program office and Government Contracting Officers in developing the acquisition strategy to best meet the customer?s needs and the mission.
Assists Government Contracting Officers in the development, solicitation, award and closing of competitive and non-competitive procurements.
Performs contract administration activities for selected contracts and assists in the monitoring of contractor?s performance, approval of progress payments, verification of deliveries, and similar activities.
Supports modifications to contracts and conducts analysis of alternatives and the capabilities and characteristics of the assigned contractors.
Utilizes price/cost analysis techniques to support the development of cost-related sections of solicitation documents and the analysis of cost and price data, labor and material cost, etc.
Supports the development of budgets for planned procurements. Analyzes and evaluates cost-related areas of solicitations for pricing structure and instruction to offerors. Analyzes and evaluates contractor price/cost quotes for new procurements, changes, follow-on procurements, etc., which may result in new contracts or the issuance of modifications or the termination of existing contracts.
Supports the extension of periods of performance and contract closeout processes.
Helps ensure that all appropriate steps have been taken to safeguard the interests of the Agency, and that all requirements of law, executive orders, regulations and other applicable procedures have been met.
Assists customers in developing statements of work and procurement strategy; and develops evaluation plans, pricing methodologies, and contract administration.
Serves as a point of contact for program officials on acquisition and administrative matters affecting major procurement of supplies and services using source selection procedures; the evaluation of contract price quotes; and the administration or termination and closeout of major contracts. Provides authoritative recommendations to improve procurement operations and customer service.
Coordinates contract administration activities for long-term, extensive technical service contracts. Contract types vary with the complexity of the acquisition and the best interests of the Government, ranging from Firm Fixed-Price through and Fixed-Price-Award fee.
Negotiates complex modifications to contracts. Decisions are based on in-depth analysis of alternatives and knowledge of the unique capabilities and characteristics of the assigned contractors, and require resolution of incomplete or conflicting technical and contractor data. In determining a negotiation position, the contract specialist must reconcile differences between the reports of different technical specialists.
Award and administer Firm Fixed Price, Time and Material/Labor Hour type contracts for Agreements, stand-alone contracts, BPA?s, IDIQ?s using applicable FAR Parts.
Utilizes in-depth price/cost analysis techniques involving many different and unrelated factors and processes where there may be little historical cost data or precedent. Responsible for supporting the development of cost-related sections of complex solicitation documents, analyzing cost and price data, labor and material cost, etc.
Supports the development of budgets for planned procurements. Analyzes and evaluates cost-related areas of complex solicitations for pricing structure and instruction to offerors. Analyzes and evaluates contractor price/cost quotes for new procurements, changes, follow-on procurements, etc., which may result in new contracts or the issuance of modifications or the termination of existing contracts.
Leads negotiations and serves as a primary cost/price negotiator. Conducts detailed studies of contractor?s management, operational and financial policies in order to determine capability to perform contract. Evaluates the contractor?s financial status and profit and loss statement, balance sheets, and other financial data.
Coordinates the extension of periods of performance, resolves delivery and acceptance disputes, approves partial payments and final payments, and performs closeout or any necessary contract cancellations due to non-performance by the contractor or for the convenience of the Agency. Prepares the Agency response to protests.
Ensures that all appropriate steps have been taken to safeguard the interests of the Agency, and that all requirements of law, executive orders, regulations and other applicable procedures have been met.
Manages complex, sensitive and important procurement programs and initiatives that serve as a guide for other the Agency procurement activities.
Assists customers in developing statements of work and procurement strategy; and, develops evaluation plans, pricing methodologies, and major contract administration.
Where appropriate, provides a high level of technical assistance to managers, supervisors, and fellow team members on problems of unusual complexity or sensitivity in the area of procurement of supplies and services using source selection procedures and contract administration. Provides direction and specific guidance to less experienced members of the team in any of the major areas cited above.
Periodically meets with team members to discuss matters of common team interest and to elicit suggestions or recommendations on work or administrative matters which the contract specialist may communicate to the Managing Director and/or Deputy Managing Director of the CGM Division together with information on the status of work and relations with client Departments.
Pre-Award Functions. Serve as advisor to program officials in acquisition planning. Advise on the objectives to be used and assist in the preparation of statements of work. Prepare determinations and finding and solicitation documents. Perform detailed analyses of all elements of cost in contractor quotes, and makes competitive range determinations. Conducts pre-quote conferences with prospective contractors to arrive at a clear understanding of what is require under the proposed contract. Issue necessary solicitation amendments.
Post-Award Functions. Responsibilities typically include drafting of contract documents to effect negotiation and award of contract modifications, issuance of stop work orders, and issuance of cure notices or show cause letters, approval of progress payments, final payment and contract closeout, termination of contracts for convenience or default.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to work in a fast pace contracting environment where you are required to be flexible, innovative and engaged within a professional environment.
Mastery knowledge of contracting principles, laws, statues, Executive Orders, regulations and procedures applicable to pre-award and/or post-award actions sufficient to procure and/or administer contracts for a variety of specialized equipment, services, and/or construction, or to conduct studies of problem areas and develop standard methods and operating procedures.
Mastery of contracting methods and contract types which require specialized knowledge of Federal contract administration policy, procedures, techniques, and evaluation/control methods sufficient to coordinate and monitor prime and subcontractor performance on complex, long-term contracts.
Knowledge of business practices and market conditions applicable to program and technical requirements sufficient to evaluate such actions.
Knowledge of contracts and pre-and post-award contracting policies and procedures in order to plan, execute, and administer a group of contracts, and any subsequent contract modifications for propriety of acquisition method, contract type, and documentation
Knowledge of program and technical strategies and requirements in order to evaluate capabilities and performance and to provide technical advice to THE AGENCY program offices and staff.
Skill in written and oral communications to present analysis and findings of performance reviews.
Skill in the use of negotiation techniques and the ability to meet and deal with representatives of the private sector and with Government experts or managers in order to procure extensive supplies, services, and equipment.
Ability to analyze difficult acquisition issues and identify alternative courses of action, modify standard contracting procedures and terms to solve a variety of contractual problems and effect streamlined acquisitions.
Demonstrated ability to analyze difficult acquisition issues and identify alternative courses of action, modify standard contracting procedures and terms to solve a variety of contractual problems and effect streamlined acquisitions.
Successfully accomplishes work with a moderate degree of independence occasionally balancing competing priorities with short lead times.
Proficient knowledge in using Excel formulas and capabilities to assist Government Contracting Officers in conducting price/cost analysis and various data comparisons.
Proficient in Microsoft Office i.e. (Word, Excel, Outlook?)
Working knowledge of Sharepoint as a basic user
Working knowledge of government points of entry (i.e. , GSA schedule (E-Buy), SEWP, ?)
ADAR?s business is built on integrity and a strong commitment to quality, and dependability. We pride ourselves on our dedication to professionalism and customer satisfaction. Every ADAR initiative reflects our commitment and dedication to providing outstanding professional services tailored specifically to the needs of the Federal Government. We offer our clients unique experience, skills and talents to deliver dependable, trustworthy results.
ADAR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected class.
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
Contract Specialist GS-14: 1 year
Required licenses or certifications:
DAWIA or FAC-C Certification
Oracle CLM System experience
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