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Chenega MIOS SBU · 6 hours ago

Contracting Specialist III

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$138K/yr - $185K/yr

10+ years exp

Chenega MIOS SBU is a company that supports large-scale government operations through advanced technology. The Contracting Specialist III will lead acquisition activities for Air Force Special Access Programs, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and overseeing contract performance.

Defense & Space

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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, and 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

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Contract administrationAcquisition strategy developmentSource selectionDoD/IC experienceFAR knowledgeCost analysisRisk mitigationActive TS/SCI clearanceConWrite proficiencyNegotiation skillsCommunication skillsWork independentlyWork under pressure

Required

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

Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to complete a Government Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph (CI Poly)

Experience holding a warrant

Experience with Source Selection

Experience with large purchases

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 following 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 following 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