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XLA · 2 days ago

Contract Support Specialist

Arlington, VA

Contract

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $80K/yr

5+ years exp

XLA is currently seeking a Contract Support Specialist to support their DEA client onsite in Arlington, VA. The role involves providing pre- and post-award acquisition support, maintaining acquisition templates, and ensuring audit readiness.

Cyber SecurityHomeland SecuritySecurity

Diversity & Inclusion

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assist in evaluating program effectiveness using quantitative and qualitative data to determine if goals and objectives are met

Assist in policy reviews

Conduct or assist in formal training for program offices

Develop acquisition checklists and templates and update clauses, provisions, forms, etc

Provide comprehensive acquisition support in accordance with applicable regulations

Develop and assist with providing training to the AWF and Government PCHs

Conduct market research/analysis to determine availability and competitiveness of requirements

Prepare contractual documents (solicitations, awards, related documentation) using UFMS

Coordinate with requiring activities, industry stakeholders, and other parties as needed

Compile and maintain complete contractual files

Respond to the agency's needs in a timely manner

Time is of the essence and Contractor must have a sense of urgency in responding to requests

Contractor's reviews of documents must provide feedback of substance that demonstrates the wealth of knowledge and expertise required in the federal procurement field

Perform majority of post-award procurement functions, including contract administration activities except for negotiation-related actions

Perform analytical, administrative, coordinating, and monitoring tasks related to pre and post-award functions

Implement contract changes within the scope of delegated authority and approved procedures

Manage updating acquisition templates, forms, documentation, provisions, clauses, records, and reporting to ensure compliance and audit readiness

Develop acquisition checklists

Respond to mailbox inquiries

Develop and assist with providing training to the AWF and Government PCHs

Respond to the agency's needs in a timely manner

Time is of the essence and Contractor must have a sense of urgency in responding to requests

Contractor's reviews of documents must provide feedback of substance that demonstrates the wealth of knowledge and expertise required in the federal procurement field

Qualification

Contracting experienceFAC-C CertificationDAWIA CertificationMarket researchAcquisition supportAnalytical skillsTraining developmentDocumentation skillsCommunication skills

Required

Eligible to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance

Local to the Arlington area

Bachelor's degree

Minimum of five years' experience in the field of Contracting and procurement or equivalent combination of formal education and experience (7 years of directly related experience will substitute for education)

Provide pre- and post-award acquisition support under contractor services

Assist with market research, documentation, and training development

Maintain acquisition templates and ensure audit readiness

Provide professional acquisition support services to the customer, supporting both pre-award and post-award activities (excluding negotiation)

Assist in evaluating program effectiveness using quantitative and qualitative data

Assist in policy reviews

Conduct or assist in formal training for program offices

Develop acquisition checklists and templates and update clauses, provisions, forms, etc

Provide comprehensive acquisition support in accordance with applicable regulations

Conduct market research/analysis to determine availability and competitiveness of requirements

Prepare contractual documents (solicitations, awards, related documentation) using UFMS

Coordinate with requiring activities, industry stakeholders, and other parties as needed

Compile and maintain complete contractual files

Respond to the agency's needs in a timely manner

Perform majority of post-award procurement functions, including contract administration activities except for negotiation-related actions

Perform analytical, administrative, coordinating, and monitoring tasks related to pre and post-award functions

Implement contract changes within the scope of delegated authority and approved procedures

Manage updating acquisition templates, forms, documentation, provisions, clauses, records, and reporting to ensure compliance and audit readiness

Respond to mailbox inquiries

Time is of the essence and Contractor must have a sense of urgency in responding to requests

Contractor's reviews of documents must provide feedback of substance that demonstrates the wealth of knowledge and expertise required in the federal procurement field