Contract Specialist National Park Service

Job Description

Job DescriptionBenefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Contract Specialist National Park Service (NPS)


Denver Service Center (DSC)
Remote | Full-Time | Non-Personal Services

Cornerstone Signals & Cyber Technologies LLC seeks highly experienced Contract Specialists to support the National Park Service (NPS), Denver Service Center (DSC), in delivering full lifecycle acquisition support for large-scale design and construction projects nationwide.

This role directly supports high-volume, high-visibility construction and A-E contracting actions and requires demonstrated expertise under FAR Part 36 Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts, as well as associated FAR Parts 15, 19, 22, and 52.

The position operates in a fully remote environment and requires the ability to independently manage complex acquisition actions while maintaining strict compliance with DOI, DIAR, and NPS acquisition regulations.

Clearance / Access Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential
• Successful completion of required federal background investigation
• Completion of mandatory IT Security Awareness Training prior to system access and annually thereafter
• Ability to comply with DOI security policies and Rules of Behavior

Core Responsibilities


The Contract Specialist performs cradle-to-grave contracting support for construction and architect-engineer requirements supporting multi-million-dollar NPS design, construction, and transportation projects.

Acquisition Planning & Market Research (FAR Parts 7, 10, 19, 36)

• Conduct comprehensive market research specific to construction and A-E services
• Support development of Individual Acquisition Plans and acquisition strategies
• Determine appropriate contract type (FFP, IDIQ, MATOC, etc.) for construction/A-E actions
• Apply socioeconomic and small business set-aside analysis consistent with FAR Part 19
• Prepare pre-solicitation documentation in PRISM and related DOI systems
• Support public posting in SAM.gov

Special emphasis is placed on acquisition planning for:

• Design-bid-build construction projects
• Construction task order contracts
• A-E qualifications-based selections (Brooks Act compliance)
• Multi-award task order construction vehicles

Solicitation Development (FAR Parts 14, 15, 36)

• Prepare and issue IFBs, RFPs, and RFQs for construction and A-E projects
• Draft construction and A-E specific provisions, clauses, and wage determinations
• Ensure proper application of FAR 36.6 procedures for architect-engineer services
• Coordinate technical inquiries and amendment development
• Review proposals and bids for responsiveness and responsibility

Evaluation & Source Selection (FAR Part 15 & FAR 36.6)

• Support qualifications-based selection procedures for A-E contracts
• Participate in technical evaluation panel coordination
• Assist with best-value tradeoff documentation
• Perform cost and price analysis for construction and design services
• Obtain certified or other than certified cost and pricing data as required
• Prepare negotiation memoranda and price negotiation documentation

Award & Post-Award Administration (FAR Parts 36, 43, 52)

• Prepare award packages for CO signature
• Maintain electronic official contract files
• Process construction contract modifications and change orders
• Support equitable adjustments and negotiations
• Review certified payrolls for compliance with Davis-Bacon and DOL wage determinations
• Resolve invoice and payment issues in FBMS
• Process closeout documentation in accordance with FAR 4.804

System Use & Reporting

• Perform contracting actions within PRISM, FPDS-NG, and FBMS
• Generate workload, obligation, and small business performance reports
• Support tracking of over 500 purchase requisitions and 2,000+ invoices annually

Performance Expectations


Performance aligns with the DSC Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP):

• Deliver assignments on time with minimal correction
• Maintain high documentation accuracy and compliance
• Demonstrate independent problem-solving
• Communicate professionally and effectively

Required Qualifications


Education (One of the Following)

• Bachelors degree in any field; or
• 20 years of contracting/acquisition experience; or
• 24 semester hours in business-related coursework plus FAC-C Professional or DAWIA equivalent certification

Mandatory Experience

• Minimum 5 years federal government contracting experience
• Minimum 5 years construction contracting experience
• Minimum 3 years architect-engineer (A-E) contracting experience
• Demonstrated expertise applying FAR Part 36
• Experience with Davis-Bacon compliance and wage determinations
• Experience supporting design and construction programs

Technical Skills

• PRISM, FPDS-NG, FBMS experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of FAR, DIAR, and federal procurement procedures
• Ability to prepare complete acquisition documentation with minimal revision
• Strong cost/price analysis capability
• Excellent written acquisition documentation skills

Work Requirements

• Remote performance aligned to Mountain Time
• Core availability between 9:00 AM 3:00 PM Mountain Time
• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• No travel required
• Professional, interruption-free home office environment

This is a remote position.