Job Description
Job Description
As we are bidding to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Metrics is seeking a Leasing/Real Estate & Specialized Contract Specialist to provide acquisition and real-property support to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This position will provide Acquisition Support Services, delivering cradle-to-grave leasing and specialized contract administration in accordance with the FAR, VAAR, GSAM, and public-law requirements.
The specialist will develop, evaluate, and manage federal leases, space-sharing agreements, inter-agency arrangements, and other specialized contracts that facilitate efficient VA operations nationwide.
Primary Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate lease solicitations, contracts, and modifications in compliance with FAR Part 36, 41, and 15, VAAR, and GSAM.
- Support VA Contracting Officers in developing solicitation packages, conducting market research, and evaluating proposals for real-property and space-sharing requirements.
- Coordinate with VA facility and engineering staff to validate requirements, square-footage needs, and compliance with safety and accessibility standards.
- Prepare price analyses, lease-rate justifications, and determinations of fair and reasonable pricing.
- Maintain contract documentation in eCMS, SharePoint, and other VA systems.
- Manage post-award activities including modifications, renewals, terminations, and closeouts.
- Ensure that all lease actions comply with Federal Property and Administrative Services Act, OMB Circular A-11, and relevant VA directives.
- Advise the CO and COR on legal, financial, and performance issues affecting space acquisition and use.
- Monitor contractor and lessor performance and document compliance with contractual requirements.
- Provide mentorship and subject-matter guidance to junior acquisition personnel as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in any field or 24 semester hours in a combination of the following: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, organization and management.
- Five (5) or more years of recent experience (within the last seven) in developing real-property or lease contracts for federal agencies or equivalent state or commercial entities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of FAR, VAAR, GSAM, and public-law leasing requirements.
- Proven experience drafting solicitations and modifications for leases or space agreements.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Ability to interpret federal acquisition policy and develop sound contractual documents.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to interface effectively with government and industry stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- FAC-C (Professional) or DAWIA Level III in Contracting, or commercial training equivalent.
- Prior experience supporting GSA Public Buildings Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Real Estate Division, or VA leasing programs.
- Working knowledge of eCMS, SAM.gov, and FPDS-NG.
- Certified Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) Level II or III a plus.
Company DescriptionProviding quality government consulting in today's resource constrained environment, Metrics LLC balances proven best practices with innovative approaches. Our result: Highly effective outcomes and highly competitive solutions. For more information, go to https://www.metrics-llc.com/home.html
Company Description
Providing quality government consulting in today's resource constrained environment, Metrics LLC balances proven best practices with innovative approaches. Our result: Highly effective outcomes and highly competitive solutions. For more information, go to https://www.metrics-llc.com/home.html