Contracts Specialist

Overview

This Contract Specialist position requires an active CBP Public Trust clearance or the ability to obtain a CBP Public Trust clearance to be considered.

The Contract Specialist will provide advice, recommendations, and document support across the acquisition requirements phase. Responsibilities include assisting in the development and review of contract requirements documentation, including Statements of Work (SOW), Statements of Objectives (SOO), and Performance Work Statements (PWS).

Responsibilities

• Provide acquisition support services that are not inherently Governmental, including technical support to the evaluation process and assistance to the Government in developing documentation for the pre-award acquisition phase.
• Advise on the best procurement approach; assist with market research analysis and documentation.
• Maintain awareness of CBP procurement policies and ensure required documentation is prepared for each acquisition.
• Support the program office in conducting market research to identify potential sources and contract vehicles.
  • Prepare market surveys and develop written announcements.
  • Potential sources may include socio-economic program participants (e.g., small businesses, small and disadvantaged businesses, Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Zone businesses).
  • Potential contract vehicles may include General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule vendors, Government-wide Agency Contracts, and other agency contracts.
• Assist in preparing and developing pre-award documentation, including:
  • Source Selection Plans (SSP)
  • Instructions for Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB) members on roles and responsibilities
  • Determinations and Findings (D&F)
  • Justifications and Approvals (J&A)
  • Other necessary contract file documents
• Work with evaluators and the Contracting Officer (CO) to identify pre-negotiation objectives and support CO discussions with Offerors.
  • Review proposals, identify proposal issues, provide input for developing a negotiating position, and perform cost or price analysis when required.
• Prepare negotiation memorandums supporting each contract action, addressing salient issues, key decision items, and all pre-award reviews required to comply with policy and regulation.
  • Ensure pre-award files are thorough, properly organized, and consistent with DHS and CBP policy to support post-award reviews and administration.
• Assist in developing draft Request for Quotes (RFQ), Request for Proposals (RFP), and/or Combined Synopsis/Solicitations for Government approval.
  • Ensure solicitations include appropriate terms and conditions and recommend/prepare unique terms and conditions as required.
  • Assist in verifying funds are available, obtaining legal concurrence, and releasing the solicitation by electronic posting, email, fax or mail upon CO approval.
• Support preparation of final contract award documents for task and delivery orders, stand-alone contracts, and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) designation letters.
  • Obtain legal concurrence and distribute contracts to appropriate parties.
  • Prepare draft award announcements for electronic posting and draft Congressional Notifications in accordance with FAR requirements and DHS/CBP guidance.
• Provide advice, recommendations, and document support in the post-award acquisition phase.
  • Prepare documentation for negotiated contract modifications and assist in monitoring performance and compliance with contract terms, including site visits, periodic program reviews, labor interviews, support to award fee evaluations, and initiation of Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting Systems documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 5 or more years of Government Contract Specialist experience required.
• Contract Specialist 1102 certification is required.
• Experience with SAP is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency utilizing computer software including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to obtain a CBP Public Trust Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with construction contracting highly desired.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated starting salary range for Contract Specialist: $125K to $135K
• Pay commensurate with experience.
• Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided.
• Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Location

Not specified in the provided description.

Additional Information

• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of the employer.