Cherokee Federal · 2 days ago
Contracts Specialist
Newport News, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$70K/yr - $73K/yr
8+ years expCherokee Federal is a division of tribally owned federal contracting companies that serves over 60 federal clients. They are seeking a Contracts Specialist to provide a full range of contracting services including pre-award, contract award, and post-award services, while assisting contracting officers in developing solutions and recommendations.
GovernmentNon ProfitProfessional ServicesPublic Relations
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Roberto Aranda
Responsibilities
Provide support for both the F-22 FTU Beddown and all other 633d CONS requirements/projects as appropriate leadership and mission dictates/requires, to include Langley AFB and Fort Eustis projects
Provide Contract Management Support to satisfy the contracting objectives of Joint Base Langley-Eustis, by utilizing standard procurement methods as outlined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), FAR supplements for the Department of Defense (DOD), the United States Air Force (USAF) supplements, as well as local policy and guidance
Duties include but are not limited to the following responsibilities: Mentorship & Training, Contract Review Committee, Contract Management Support, and Miscellaneous Additional Duties
MENTORSHIP & TRAINING: Communicate with civilian and military personnel in order to professionally provide business advice and guidance to others on contracting work and will prepare correspondence and training as required
CONTRACT REVIEW COMMITTEE: Review solicitation, contract award or contract modification for contractual sufficiency to include all supporting documentation in accordance with the FAR and all its supplements, to include the Air Force Installation Contracting Center (AFICC) Mandatory Procedures and 633 CONS policy
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT: Contract Management Support tasks include but are not limited to the following:
Pre-Award - Provide guidance and technical assistance to base personnel who are involved in planning and developing specifications, descriptions, and performance work statements. Functions may include acquisition planning, preparing synopsis, solicitation preparation, and market research/analysis, recommending contract type for solicitations, issues solicitations, conducts pre-solicitation conferences, conducts pre-award conferences, site visits, works with technical personnel and contracting officers to develop negotiation strategies, and prepares/ issues supporting documents, etc
Award- Utilize the latest Standard Procurement System (SPS) and Acquisition Management Systems (AMS) such as Air Force Contracting Information Technology (CON-IT), KT FileShare (KTFS), and AMS, selects contract terms and conditions, preparing abstracts, verifies the System for Award Management (SAM), documenting reasons for decisions and justifications for basis for award, assist with negotiations, secures all regulatory clearances, etc
Post-Award – Perform contract administration, maintains contract files/e-files, reviews invoices for accuracy, prepares contract modifications, monitors contract performance, conducts site visits and labor checks, prepares negotiation memoranda to explain rationale and methods, prepares expenditure logs, recommends issuing cure or show-cause notices when required, evaluates contractors past performance, documents award process, conducts contract closeout, briefs the Contracting Officer (CO) on potential issues arising on contracts, handles protests and other inquiries as required, etc
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Active Public Trust clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain an active Public Trust clearance
U.S. citizenship and documentation to qualify
Completed BA/BS or MA/MS degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in pre-award, award, and post-award functions in contracting
Level II Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP)/ Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Contracting Certification or the commercial equivalent courses required
Utilizing and applying computer software including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
Utilizing and applying procurement software to include the Standard Procurement System (currently CON-IT and KTFS), Wide Area Work Flow (IRAPT/PIEE), and the internet
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Working knowledge of contract management practices
Working knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality Control principles
Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and other codes/guidelines
United States citizen with a clear background for government security investigation with the ability to obtain a Clearance or Common Access Card (CAC)
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
Other possible benefits as provided
Company
Cherokee Federal
Cherokee Federal, a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is a trusted team of government contracting professionals who can rapidly build innovative solutions.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Clint Bickett
Chief Operating Officer
Charity Mackenzie
Executive Staff Coordinator to VP of HR and CIO
Recent News
2025-11-18
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