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DSA · 1 month ago

Contracts Specialist Journeyman

Ft Meade, Maryland

Contract

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

Data Systems Analysts, Inc is seeking a skilled professional Contracts Specialist to provide comprehensive support for Acquisition Strategy and Planning for the ID4 Sensing Program Management Office. The successful candidate will be responsible for revising cost estimates, collaborating with teams to refine integration costs, and ensuring all acquisition documentation meets DoD and DISA regulations.

AerospaceInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyPublic SafetySoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide support for acquisition strategy/planning and other acquisition-related documentation for the JRSS Cyber Enterprise Services efforts

Provide expertise on contract administration, including acquisition planning, market research/analysis, cost and price analysis, negotiations, preparation of contract modification documentation, contract termination, and contract closeout

Possess in-depth knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations and have current and demonstrated experience with acquisition streamlining initiatives and reforms

Have experience in handling large and complex procurements in various industries from procurement planning through contract execution

Possess expertise in all life cycle phases of contracting, including pre-award phase (acquisition planning, solicitation source selection and award), and post-award contract administration

Perform strategic planning on acquisition approaches, especially for complex and first-time procurements

Participate in the structuring of Request for Proposals for complex procurements and contract documentation

Possess complete understanding of all aspects of the acquisition cycle, requirements definition, planning, solicitation management, source selection, negotiations, contract award, contract administration, and contract closeouts

Provide advanced support and assistance in all areas of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) based Federal procurement

Support and assist the PMO with all de-obligation of funds as required by the COR

Conduct surveys, interviews, and research to develop solution strategies for alternative opportunities

Perform system requirements analysis consisting of a structured approach to translate users’ needs into technical system, product definitions, and functional and engineering requirements

Qualification

Contract AdministrationFederal Acquisition RegulationsLife Cycle Phases of ContractingStrategic PlanningComplex ProcurementsRequest for ProposalsAcquisition StrategyDe-obligation of FundsDoD Contracting CertificationDAWIA Contracts CertificationSolution StrategiesSystem Requirements Analysis

Required

Candidate must have an active Secret clearance on Date of Hire and be available to support onsite work on Ft Meade, Maryland

Candidate should have an undergraduate degree in business administration, Contracts Administration, or a relevant field; a graduate degree in Business or Contracting is a suitable substitute for the undergraduate degree

Expertise in contract administration, including acquisition planning, market research/analysis, cost and price analysis, negotiations, preparation of contract modification documentation, contract termination, and contract closeout

In-depth knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations and current, demonstrated experience with acquisition streamlining initiatives and reforms

Experience in handling large and complex procurements in various industries from procurement planning through contract execution

Expertise in all life cycle phases of contracting, including pre-award phase (acquisition planning, solicitation source selection and award), and post-award contract administration, as well as contract problems identification, analysis, and resolution

Ability to perform strategic planning on acquisition approaches, especially for complex and first-time procurements

Participation in structuring Request for Proposals for complex procurements and contract documentation, including developing contract line-item structures, reducing technical requirements into logical frameworks, and crafting project-unique contract clauses

Complete understanding of all aspects of the acquisition cycle, requirements definition, planning, solicitation management, source selection, negotiations, contract award, contract administration, and contract closeouts

Advanced support and assistance in all areas of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) based Federal procurement, including preparing or reviewing pre-procurement packages, developing and managing acquisition plans, preparing/researching support documentation, making quality recommendations to the PMO, handling and resolving problems, validating data, and completing actions needed to successfully advertise, solicit, construct, award, administer, and closeout Government contracts or task/delivery orders

Preferred

Experience providing support and assistance to the PMO with all de-obligation of funds as required by the COR

Knowledge conducting surveys, interviews, and research to develop solution strategies for alternative opportunities and addressing the feasibility of developing standards or offering alternative approaches for capabilities that cannot be delivered through a common, industry-based standard

Current DoD Contracting Professional Certification

Any DAWIA Contracts Certification