Contract Specialist with Security Clearance - Portsmouth, VA, United States - VCI

Description

The position of Contract Specialist requires knowledge in acquisition negotiations, and Contracting Administration Support
The contracting professionals shall be able to process and assist the contracting office with cradle-to-grave procurement actions of various products and items for all dollar amounts up to and including SAT
EDUCATION/


EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
2 or more years of working contracting knowledge and experience utilizing the Federal Acquisitions Regulations System (FAR) and/or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
Minimum - Confidential clearance is required
And shall have at least one of the following:
Certified Federal Contract ManagerTM Certificate from the National Contract management Association , highly complex requirements across multiple areas and disciplines;
Certified Professional Contract ManagerTM Certificate from the National Contract management Association
DAWIA/FAC-C certification (or equivalent)
PREFERRED - NAVY experience in using DLA email, Navy email, Navy Program MAT, NAVSUP One Touch, DLA FEDMALL, WEB VLIPS, and


SPS QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of Federal, Departmental, and Agency laws, regulations, and policies on procurement, FAR and DFARS, DLAD and local governing acquisition policies

Knowledge of a wide variety of procurement regulations, procedures, and policies related to the various procurement functions related to accomplishing purchase orders

Knowledge of small purchase procedures and methods is required in performing complex purchasing work

Knowledge of the Government Purchase Card and simplified acquisition policies and procedures

Knowledge of post award procedures for administration of simplified acquisitions as to be able to discuss equitable arrangements for modifications to purchase orders
Determine whether to recommend terminations of accepted purchase orders for convenience and similar actions

Knowledge of common business practices concerning sales, prices, discounts, and deliveries

Knowledge of product lines, procurement specifications, and sources of supply

Ability to conduct market research to determine market conditions and modes of transportation used within the United States and for shipment to foreign countries

Ability to conduct market research to recommend the acquisition strategy to the Contracting Officer

Knowledge of price analysis techniques and product evaluation procedures

Knowledge of hazardous material purchase and control procedures, including specific requirements of the customer activities supported

Knowledge of Military Standards, Military Specifications and Commercial Specifications

Knowledge of purchase order and contract administration principles and practices, as well as procurement monitoring techniques, to ensure adequate management of customer requirements
Be adept at negotiating, awarding, and administering simplified acquisitions involving clauses normally not applicable to simplified acquisitions (e.g., default termination, liabilities, government furnished property, etc.)

Knowledge of price analysis techniques to evaluate prices or costs and determine reasonableness

Knowledge of various acquisition clauses to select or tailor clauses for purchases that involve special handling

Knowledge of post award procedures to discuss equitable price adjustments for modifications to purchase orders

Ability to determine whether to recommend termination of an accepted purchase order

Ability to determine when acceptable delays are required to coordinate corrective actions

Knowledge of the types of, and restrictions associated with the use of, various types of DOD funds

Knowledge of available software necessary to prepare paperwork, store and retrieve data, monitor, and track progress

Knowledge of office equipment, personal computer, copying, and scanning equipment

Ability to operate a keyboard with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet acceptable work standards (i.e
40 WPM)

Ability to analyze problems and develop practical and immediate solutions

Ability to handle a multitude of tasks with changing priorities and to make quick positive decisions

Knowledge of a wide range of contracting methods and contract types

Knowledge to develop and/or administer a variety of complex contracts including those with specialized provisions or terms and those covering unique items or services; analyze difficult issues and identify alternate courses of action, modify standard procedures and solve a variety of problems, including those involving significant departures from previous approaches

Knowledge of automated procurement and supply systems to acquire, use and maintain accurate records
Familiarity with business practices and market conditions to identify potential contractors due to limited source availability and evaluate bid responsiveness, contractor responsibility, and/or contractor performance

Knowledge of negotiation techniques in order to accomplish negotiated procurements

Knowledge of and the ability to use automated Procurement Systems, and related systems
ANTICIPATED DUTIES/


TASKS:
Shall complete Pre-award and Closeout actions to include but not limited to:
Pre-award - complete acquisition package review, market research, determine acquisition strategy, perform pre-solicitation/soliciting actions, evaluate best value to the Government, determine if pricing is fair and reasonable, complete SPS documentation, prepare package for Contracting Officer (KO) review/approval, perform distribution
The average time to award is 1 to 30 days
Shall apply applicable FAR and DFARS regulations
Closeouts - review a contract, verify payments have been received, verify final payment, confirm no pending actions and receipt of all contract items, close out in SPS and file the appropriate documents in the location provided by the Government
Draft and prepare contract closeouts for review and approval by the Contracting Officer.