Job description

CONTRACT SPECIALIST

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are seeking a Contract Specialist to support our client at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The Contracts Specialist carries out diverse and various acquisitions support responsibilities including the full-acquisition lifecycle in support of NCOs and R&D Team. The Contractor shall perform all acquisition functions in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR), and all other applicable regulations and policies.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Serves as a contract specialist providing professional acquisition support services and business aid to the customer.

· Provides support in all aspects of pre-award and post-award functions (excluding negotiation), using a wide range of contracting methods and types.

· Performs all pre-award procurement functions including, but not necessarily limited to, market research/analysis to determine availability of the requirement.

· Prepares contractual documents (e.g., solicitations, awards, and related documentation) using the Electronic Contract Management System (eCMS) and MS Office products

· Coordinates with industry and other stakeholders to complete documentation required to closeout contract files.

· Performs all post-award procurement functions including, but not necessarily limited to, preparing modifications, tracking contractor performance for compliance with terms and conditions of contracts; prepare letters, memoranda documents, or reports that support contractual actions or recommendations for contracting officer approval and signature and contract close-outs.

POSITION SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Key Personality Attributes Required:

· Sense of ownership and pride in work product

· Loyalty & long work tenure with prior companies

· Sense of urgency, high degree of personal motivation for success, strong attention to detail

· Positive attitude – demonstrating an ultimate desire to fulfill organizational objectives by complete customer satisfaction

Required:

· Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or University, preferably in one of the following fields: accounting, law, business, finance, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management OR a FAC-C or DAWIA Level III in Contacting Certification.

· 6 years’ experience conducting comprehensive acquisition support activities within a government or military contracting office, and with a working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

· Preferred knowledge of Commercial and/or Government construction of buildings and facilities

· Demonstrated skills using Microsoft Office tools, specifically Excel and Word

· Proven professional communication skills, both oral and written

· Demonstrated comprehensive research and analysis of technical and cost data

· Ability to read and interpret acquisition policy, regulations, and directives

· Experience to be able to provide clear guidance to lower-level acquisition personnel

Desired:

· FAC-C or DAWIA Level III in Contracting Certification

· Experience with/knowledge of VA systems (eCMS, IFCAP, VISTA)

BENEFITS:

VMSI is proud to offer industry leading compensation, high-quality, broad, and diverse benefits, a very generous Paid Time Off plan and a corporate 401k plan with unlimited company match! For more information on our benefits, please visit: http://www.vetms.com/got-talent/your-benefits/

Equal Opportunity Employment: VMSI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

VMSI is an E-Verify Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired salary?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): 6 years (Preferred)
• conducting comprehensive acquisition support activities: 6 years (Preferred)
• commercial or gov. construction of buildings & facilities: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• FAC-C or DAWIA Level III in Contracting Cert (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote

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