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Parsons Corporation · 1 day ago

Contract Specialist

Parsons Corporation is a company that values innovation and empowers its employees to achieve their full potential. They are seeking a Contract Specialist to support their Federal client by providing procurement support and ensuring compliance with contractual terms and conditions during program execution.

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Responsibilities

Act as the Company representative with the client during the program execution
Assist client Contracting Officers with procurement support requirements to execute their expanding construction program including:
Prepare acquisitions in adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Office of Management & Budget, and U.S Government Accountability Office as applicable
Generate and/or review solicitation documents such as Request for Proposals, contracts, modifications, sole source justifications, source selection memorandums, and other various documents
Review Statement of Work and Independent Government Estimate (IGE) for accuracy and completeness and accurate use of contract laws, regulations, GAO principles and practices
Review client contracts of all types to identify risks and conformity with company policy
Propose alternative language and clauses to client contracts based on sound contracting approaches
Ensure contracts are thoroughly reviewed for legal, risk management, tax, and accounting issues
Monitor and administer the business provisions of prime contracts to ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions
Participate in resolving prime contract problems in accordance with prescribed project procedures and practices

Qualification

Federal contracting experienceDAWIIA/FAC-C certificationContracting types knowledgeContract administration softwareProcurement activitiesTeam collaborationWriting skillsOral communication skillsLeadership ability

Required

10+ years Federal contracting experience with high-value construction and design-build contracts in support of multi-$M Federal client construction programs
BS Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Contract Management, or a related field
Level III DAWIIA/FAC-C or FAC-C Professional certification
Knowledgeable in a wide range of Contracting Types, including: Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ), Time-and-Materials (T&M), Design-Build, Architect-Engineer Contract (A/E) and methods i.e. (Sole source contracts, Small Business Set-Aside (SSSBS), Job Order Contract (JOC), Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) and Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) contracts
Working knowledge of PC software packages typically associated with contract administration, including: Service Now, PRISM, Microsoft SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, SAM.gov, Federal procurement Data System (FPDS), Current version of ERP/Peoplesoft, and familiarity with Costpoint
Ability to independently perform day-to-day procurement activities
US Citizenship required

Preferred

Previously held a Contracting Officer's warrant
Developed soft skills working as part of a team with Federal client
Excellent writing and oral communication skills
Proven ability for performing in a lead capacity on a project

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid time off
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k)
Life insurance
Flexible work schedules
Holidays

Company

Parsons Corporation

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Parsons is an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm for national security and global infrastructure markets.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$700M
2024-02-21Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2019-05-07IPO

Leadership Team

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Carey Smith
Chair, President and CEO
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Matthew Ofilos
Chief Financial Officer
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