Contract Specialist - Alexandria, United States - Acquisition Catalyst

Description

Qualifications:


Must have:

• Knowledge of the FAR and DFARS

2. 4 years of pre-award contracting experience

3. 2 years of post-award contracting experience

• Ability to research and work independently
• Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

SPECIFIC TASKS:
1.1

Basic Services:
The contract specialist shall provide Support Services for Pre-Award and Post-Award.

1.2.1

Administrative Contract Modifications:

Prepare administrative contract modifications for review and approval to include creating supporting documentation such as memorandum for records; exercising options, changing pay stations.

Ensure all documents are uploaded into the contract file repository.

1.2.2 Resolve CDRs/

Invoice Issues:
Assist in resolving invoice payment issues in collaboration with assigned CORs. Assist the Contracting Officer with resolving contract discrepancies reports (CDRs).

Coordinate with program personnel for receipt and acceptance of contract deliverables when necessary, and recommend to the CO whether payment should be authorized.

Ensure all documents are complete and uploaded into the contract file.

1.2.3

Records Management:
Assist by creating new contract file records to include uploading contract related documents into the RMA as necessary. Communicate completion to the requestor.

1.2.4 COR Appointments: Assist Contracting Officers with the COR appointment process, which includes obtaining/coordinating appointment letters for signature, communicating with the prospective COR on training requirements, follow-up as necessary until resolved and ensuring necessary documents are in the PIEE/JAM tool.

1.2.5 FOIA Request: Assist Contracting Officers/Specialist with locating the necessary documents to respond to FOIA requests. Support all administrative tasks required to coordinate and issue the requested information within the time

1.2.6 CPARs: Assist Contracting Officers/Specialists with coordinating, preparing routing, and researching contractor performance.

1.2.7 Assist with additional contract administrative support: Assist Contracting Officers/Contract Specialist with other request for administrative support that may arise.

1.

3 Pre-award

Support Services:

The contract specialist shall:
1.3.1 Prepare solicitation packages for the assigned contract action for review and approval;
1.3.2 Provide support in preparing market research, IGCE, Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan(QASP);
1.3.3 Provide procurement assistance, advice, and guidance to the customer as needed;
1.3.4 Prepare solicitation packages and other documents; and

1.3.5 Prepare award document for review and approval.


Pay:
$80, $103,000.00 per year


Schedule:

• Day shift

Work setting:

• Hybrid work

Application Question(s):

• Knowledge of FAR and DFARS

Experience:

• Preaward contracting: 4 years (preferred)
• Postaward contracting: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Alexandria, VA 22311