DSA · 1 day ago
Contracts Specialist Journeyman
Fort Meade, MD
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelData 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, and ensuring compliance with DoD and DISA regulations.
AerospaceInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyPublic SafetySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support for Acquisition Strategy/Planning: Provide support for acquisition strategy/planning and other acquisition-related documentation for the JRSS Cyber Enterprise Services efforts
Contract Administration Expertise: 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
Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations: Possess in-depth knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations and have current and demonstrated experience with acquisition streamlining initiatives and reforms
Handling Large and Complex Procurements: Have experience in handling large and complex procurements in various industries from procurement planning through contract execution
Life Cycle Phases of Contracting: 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
Strategic Planning on Acquisition Approaches: Perform strategic planning on acquisition approaches, especially for complex and first-time procurements
Structuring of Request for Proposals: Participate in the structuring of Request for Proposals for complex procurements and contract documentation
Understanding of Acquisition Cycle: 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
Advanced Support in Federal Procurement: Provide advanced support and assistance in all areas of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) based Federal procurement
Support for De-obligation of Funds: Support and assist the PMO with all de-obligation of funds as required by the COR
Develop Solution Strategies: Conduct surveys, interviews, and research to develop solution strategies for alternative opportunities
System Requirements Analysis: Perform system requirements analysis consisting of a structured approach to translate users’ needs into technical system, product definitions, and functional and engineering requirements
Qualification
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
Company
DSA
Data Systems Analysts, Inc.
Founded in 1963
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Frances Pierce
Chairman & CEO
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