Contract Specialist I/II (Federal Agency)

Aalis Management Consulting

Bethany, OK, 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: Contract Specialist I/II
Client: Federal Agency
Location: Oklahoma City, OK - Remote
Clearance: Public Trust
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance; the applicant must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration.
Number of Position(s): 2
Work Schedule: 8 am – 5 pm
Work Day: Monday – Friday

Job Summary:

Aalis Management Consulting is seeking two Contract Specialists to perform end-to-end federal procurement activities ("cradle-to-grave") in compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR), and Veterans Health Administration (VHA) guidelines. The ideal candidate will excel in pre-award documentation, cost analysis, contract administration, and stakeholder collaboration to support the procurement of supplies, services, and construction for federal agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare pre-solicitation documentation, including Performance Work Statements (PWS), solicitations (RFQ/RFP), and acquisition plans.
Conduct market research to support procurement strategies and sole-source justifications.
Develop synopsis and solicitation documents in alignment with FAR/VAAR requirements.
Assist in source selection processes, including evaluation criteria and competitive range determinations.
Perform price/cost analysis and prepare Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs).
Draft award documentation, including contracts, task orders, and negotiation memorandums.
Advise Contracting Officers on financial and pricing matters during negotiations.
Utilize VHA Procurement Action Lead Time (PALT) to ensure timely award execution.
Administer contracts, including modifications, option exercises, and closeouts.
Monitor contractor performance and resolve disputes in collaboration with CORs.
Maintain mandatory contract file documentation for audits and compliance.
Provide procurement guidance to internal stakeholders per FAR 7.503.
Research and interpret FAR, VAAR, and agency-specific policies to support decision-making.
Ensure adherence to small business (SB) set-asides and reporting requirements.
Track and report procurement metrics (e.g., PALT, cost savings).

Required Qualifications:

Junior Contract Specialist:

At least two (2) years of relevant experience working with computer systems is necessary. The candidate must also be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Provides basic support to Contract Specialists in one or more phases of the procurement lifecycle.
Support may include assistance in processing of incoming transactions for assignment, acquisition planning, acquisition document development, proposal evaluation, contract administration, and contract close-out.
Candidate shall have demonstrated knowledge of computer applications (MS Word, Excel, etc.)

Mid-Level Contract Specialist:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required. Coursework must have included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management
At least six (6) years of federal contract (cradle-to-grave) experience.
Expertise in FAR/VAAR, cost analysis, and contract administration.
Familiarity with VHA PALT and healthcare procurement (preferred).
FAC-C Level I/II or DAWIA Certification (preferred).
Proficiency in PRISM, SAM.gov, CPARS, and Microsoft Office.
Experience with GSA Schedules and simplified acquisitions.
Strong communication (written/oral) for stakeholder collaboration.
Analytical mindset for cost/price evaluations.

Keywords: #Cradle-to-grave, #FAR, #Contract Specialist #Cost Analysis #Price Analysis, #Pre-Award/Post Award

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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