Dexis · 1 day ago
Senior Contract Specialist II, MCC
Washington, DC
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expDexis is a dynamic professional services firm dedicated to partnering with government and community leaders both in the U.S. and internationally to achieve critical social outcomes in a rapidly changing world. They are recruiting a Senior Contract Specialist Level II to provide acquisition, interagency agreement, and federal financial assistance support for Millennium Challenge Corporation operations.
ConsultingInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serves as a technical resource and advisor to MCC organizations in the procurement of goods and services required for the successful accomplishment of MCC programs and operations
Applies knowledge of administrative support functions within a Federal acquisition operations environment to assist program officials with acquisition and administrative matters, including source selection procedures; evaluation of contract price quotes and proposals; and contract administration, termination, and closeout
Proposes and executes acquisition innovation techniques, with concurrence of the MCC Contracting Officer, to reduce procurement timelines and promote efficiency
Perform end-to-end contract administration, including performance monitoring, payment approvals, delivery verification, issue resolution, modifications, closeout, cancellations, and protest support
Develop acquisition documentation and strategies, including statements of work, procurement plans, evaluation plans, pricing methodologies, solicitations, awards, and FAR Part 15 competitive procurements
Analyze business needs to select appropriate contracting vehicles and acquisition approaches
Conduct price and cost analyses, evaluate contractor proposals and financial capability, and support budget development for new, changed, and follow-on procurements
Lead and negotiate contract actions, including complex modifications, extensions of performance, dispute resolution, and cost/price negotiations
Coordinate and oversee complex, long-term technical service contracts across multiple contract types and ensure contractor compliance and performance
Serve as a senior acquisition advisor and primary point of contact for program officials and stakeholders, providing authoritative recommendations and protecting Government interests
Manage complex and sensitive procurement programs and initiatives and provide high-level technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced staff
Award and administer grants, cooperative agreements, and other assistance instruments, including eligibility determinations, solicitation and evaluation, negotiations, award administration, compliance, audits, and post-award reviews
Prepare and administer Interagency Agreements using Treasury G-Invoicing or Forms 7600A and 7600B
Qualification
Required
U.S. citizenship
Public Trust clearance (or ability to obtain)
A bachelor's degree with a major in any field and 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organizations and management
Eight or more years of direct experience in Federal contracting. At least one of these years must be specialized experience equivalent to the Federal Government GS-14 grade level that has equipped the individual with the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below
Mastery of contracting principles, laws, statutes, Executive Orders, regulations, and procedures applicable to pre-award and post-award actions for procuring and administering contracts for supplies, equipment, services, and construction, including development of standard methods and operating procedures
Mastery of Federal contracting methods and contract types, including complex competitive procurements under FAR Part 15, sufficient to administer and monitor prime and subcontractor performance on long-term contracts
Experience with acquisition innovation techniques, including those identified in the Periodic Table of Acquisition Innovation
Strong knowledge of contracting oversight and management processes; business practices; market conditions; program strategies; and technical requirements sufficient to evaluate capabilities, monitor performance, and advise MCC program offices
Strong knowledge of pre-award and post-award contracting policies and procedures to plan, execute, and administer contracts and contract modifications
Advanced negotiation skills to protect Government interests and ensure best value outcomes
Advanced written and oral communication skills to present analyses and engage effectively with private sector and Government stakeholders
Advanced ability to analyze complex acquisition issues, identify alternatives, modify standard contracting procedures, streamline acquisitions, and apply regulatory changes
Ability to work with a modest level of independence while managing competing priorities under short timelines
Upon MCC demand for Financial Assistance Management: Knowledge of Federal grants and cooperative agreements, assistance award policies and procedures, grants management practices, and financial assessment methods
Upon MCC demand for Interagency Agreement Management: Knowledge of Intergovernmental Transaction (IGT) processes, including G-Invoicing and Treasury Forms 7600A and 7600B
Preferred
FAC-C(Professional) or DAWIA in Contracting (Professional) certification, DAWIA, or other non-Federal certifications/qualifications, such as NCMA CFCM and CPCM
Benefits
Healthcare insurance
Other staff welfare benefits and perks
Company
Dexis
Dexis is a mission-driven security analytics company that helps U.S. Government agencies protect Americans from evolving threats at home and abroad.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Mihir Desai
Founder & CEO
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