Senior Contract Specialist IV (Federal Construction/Architect)

Aalis Management Consulting

Washington, DC, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Legal

Full Time

Job Description

Job DescriptionAalis Management Consulting is an 8(a) certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) driven by the same principles that guide our armed forces. Founded by a US Army veteran, we take pride in our core values: excellence in reputation, commitment, candor, teamwork, and dependability. Our team delivers stakeholder-focused support in the areas of Acquisition & Procurement Support, (IT) Financial Management, Program Management, and Logistics & Supply Chain Support. Visit us at www.aalismc.com

Title: Senior Contract Specialist IV
Client: Federal Agency
Location: Remote
Clearance: Public Trust or be able to obtain one
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance; the applicant must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration.
Number of Position(s): 1
Work Schedule: 8 am – 5 pm
Work Day: Monday – Friday

Position Summary:

Aalis Management Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Specialist IV to provide comprehensive acquisition support to our federal government client. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned professional responsible for the full spectrum of the contracting lifecycle, from acquisition planning through contract closeout. This role requires a deep understanding of federal acquisition regulations (FAR), exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with project teams and Contracting Officers.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead acquisition planning activities, including market research and analysis, to determine the most appropriate contract type and method of solicitation.
Advise on and implement socioeconomic and small business set-aside considerations to support government goals.
Prepare and finalize all pre-solicitation documentation and post solicitations through the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).
Develop and issue solicitations, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotations (RFQs), and related amendments.
Serve as a key liaison for project teams, addressing vendor questions and conducting reviews of proposals for responsiveness.
Coordinate technical evaluation panels and provide crucial support to the Contracting Officer throughout the source selection process, including best-value tradeoff evaluations.
Assist in negotiations, perform cost and price analyses, and document all source selection activities to determine fair and reasonable pricing for final Contracting Officer approval.
Process contract awards, prepare comprehensive award packages, and distribute announcements.
Perform post-award contract administration duties, including maintaining official electronic contract files, resolving payment issues, and addressing general administrative inquiries.
Process contract modifications, evaluate contractor proposals, and prepare supporting documentation for government signature.
Prepare all necessary documentation for the formal closeout of contracts.

Required Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in business-related fields such as accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.
At least five years of direct federal government contracting experience, specifically with service-based requirements.
Ten years of experience in federal construction contracting preferred.
Three years of experience in federal architect-engineer services contracting, preferred.

Aalis Management Consulting is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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