Cornerstone Signals & Cyber Technologies · 6 hours ago
Contract Specialist National Park Service
Cornerstone Signals & Cyber Technologies LLC is seeking skilled Contract Specialists to support the National Park Service with full-lifecycle federal acquisition and contract administration. The role requires managing complex acquisition actions in a fully remote environment, necessitating strong communication skills and a professional home office setup.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySecurity
Responsibilities
Conduct market research and support acquisition planning activities
Assist with determining contract type, set-aside strategies, and solicitation pathways
Prepare pre-solicitation documentation and required announcement materials
Prepare and issue Requests for Quotes (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitations for Bid (IFBs), and amendments
Coordinate with government project teams to respond to industry questions
Review and document vendor submissions for responsiveness
Assist technical evaluation teams with documentation and coordination
Support source selection processes, including best-value tradeoffs when applicable
Conduct cost and price analysis and prepare negotiation documentation
Participate in negotiations as required and document outcomes
Prepare complete award packages for Contracting Officer review and signature
Draft and issue official correspondence, track deliverables, and maintain electronic contract files
Resolve invoice or payment issues in coordination with project and financial staff
Review contractor payroll documentation against applicable wage requirements
Process contract modifications, evaluate proposals, prepare supporting documents, and route for approval
Complete all actions required for contract closeouts
Enter, review, and update acquisition and financial data in federal procurement and financial systems
Generate reports to support workload tracking, obligation monitoring, small business data, and other acquisition metrics
Participate in recurring virtual meetings with contracting officers, program personnel, and internal teams
Maintain professional, timely communication and follow established non-personal services boundaries
Qualification
Required
Ability to obtain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential
Must pass all required federal background checks
Must complete mandatory annual IT security training
Bachelor's degree in any field, or at least 20 years of contracting/acquisition experience, or 24 semester hours in business-related coursework and federal contracting certification (FAC-C Professional or DAWIA equivalent)
Minimum 5 years federal contracting experience
Minimum 5 years construction contracting experience
Minimum 3 years architect-engineer (A-E) contracting experience
Strong working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and federal procurement processes
Experience with federal procurement and financial management systems
Ability to prepare high-quality acquisition documents, analysis, and correspondence with minimal revision
Strong attention to detail, organizational discipline, and documentation accuracy
Ability to work core hours aligned to Mountain Time
Must maintain a professional, interruption-free workspace suitable for sensitive acquisition work
Must be able to set up and maintain home office equipment, including computers, monitors, and peripherals
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Company
Cornerstone Signals & Cyber Technologies
Cornerstone Signals & Cyber Technologies provides security clearances, engineering, and product solutions for the Department of Defense.