Apogee · 21 hours ago
Contract Specialist
Tampa, FL
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expApogee is seeking a Senior Contract Specialist to support Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics’ Program Executive Office for SOF Digital Applications. The role involves managing financial, contractual, and technical aspects of acquisition projects, conducting research, preparing documentation, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
Information TechnologySecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support development, implementation, and control of traditional and non-traditional financial, contractual, and technical aspects of projects/programs through designated phases of the acquisition cycle
Support the planning of acquisition and contracting strategies for assigned projects/programs within cost, schedule, and performance baselines
Independently and proficiently conduct appropriate research using the plethora of resources available to the acquisition community (e.g., FAR, other regulatory guidance) to provide informed guidance and applicable courses of action (COAs) to a wide range of customers
Prepare pre-solicitation documentation to include, but not limited to: Determination and Findings (D&F) and Small Business coordination (DD Form 2579)
Staff pre-solicitation documentation for appropriate review and approvals, and posts applicable notices in the Federal Business Opportunities as required
Prepare solicitations and amendments in Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2) (or relevant contract writing system) for Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) review and approval. Staff all solicitation/amendment documentation for appropriate review and approvals, and posts notices in the Federal Business Opportunities as required
Conduct price and cost analysis. Proficiently use a variety of techniques, including but not limited to working with DCAA and/or DCMA as necessary, to determine fair and reasonable prices
Review evaluation input from a variety of sources (e.g., technical program and DCAA personnel), provide necessary feedback, and prepare contract negotiation positions (such as PNM and BCM) for PCO review and approval
Prepare contract award (or agreements) and amendments in PD2 (or relevant writing system) for PCO review and approval. Staff all award/amendment documentation for appropriate review and approvals, and posts notices in the Federal Business Opportunities as required
Prepare post-award documentation to include, but not limited to: contract modifications and memorandums for the record
Independently and proficiently conduct all contract administration functions retained by USSOCOM
Establish and maintain quality contract files that are auditable, repeatable, and defendable
Actively participate in IPTs and guides and assists team members, technical program personnel, sales representatives, local suppliers, and/or contractors on acquisition and business-related issues in a professional manner
Qualification
Required
Must be a US citizen
Must possess and maintain a TS w/SCI clearance
DAWIA Practitioner Level II Equivalency, and in the Contracting field, or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
Bachelor's degree in Business, or a related discipline
Minimum 10 years working in federal government acquisition programs
Minimum of 8 years of acquisition/contracting experience
Knowledge of contract data reporting tools, training, and database operations and maintenance, including working knowledge of the Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2) contract writing software
Knowledge of pre- and post-award procedures sufficient to award and administer firm fixed-price, cost, indefinite delivery, or other contracts of similar complexity
Knowledge of laws, policies, regulations, and procedures governing acquisitions as well as contracting within the Federal government, which include but are not limited to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and Special Operations Forces Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (SOFARS)
Knowledge of contract strategies oriented towards rapid innovation and development, to include FAR-based strategies (e.g., agreements, BAAs, Commercial Solutions Offerings) and Statutory strategies (e.g., SBIR/STTR, Other Transactions and Agreements), and required procedures, clauses, and special provisions
Preferred
Master's Degree in Business or a related discipline
Minimum of 6 years of acquisition/contracting experience with a minimum of 1 year of contracting experience within USSOCOM
Company
Apogee
Apogee Engineering was founded on the commitment of making a positive difference regardless of venue, agenda or personality.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Frank Varga
President and Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Cox
CFO
Recent News
2025-05-22
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