Mid-Level Contract Support Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive acquisition and contract support throughout the federal acquisition lifecycle.
• Support acquisition planning and strategy development.
• Conduct research and analysis of technical, contractual, and cost/price information.
• Review and assist with the development of acquisition requirements and supporting documentation.
• Assist with the development and review of Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs).
• Prepare and review solicitations, amendments, and other acquisition documentation for compliance with applicable regulations.
• Support proposal evaluations and negotiations in accordance with FAR requirements.
• Conduct pricing analysis and assist with developing price reasonableness recommendations.
• Support contract awards and ensure appropriate documentation is prepared and maintained.
• Assist Contracting Officers and Contract Specialists with modifications, change orders, supplemental agreements, delivery orders, and related acquisition actions.
• Monitor contract performance and assist with resolving post-award issues.
• Conduct policy and regulatory research to support acquisition-related decision-making.
• Coordinate with leadership, customers, technical personnel, and other stakeholders throughout the acquisition process.
• Support contract closeout and other administrative acquisition activities as required.
• Bachelor’s degree OR at least 24 semester hours in relevant fields such as business, finance, law, contracting, or economics.
• Minimum of three years of recent relevant acquisition support experience within the last five years.
• Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR), Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), and other applicable federal acquisition policies and regulations.
• Solid understanding of the federal acquisition lifecycle.
• Experience conducting research and analysis of technical and cost/price information.
• Ability to interpret federal acquisition policies and regulations and provide informed business advice and recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with Contracting Officers, Contract Specialists, technical personnel, leadership, and other stakeholders.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Qualifications and Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Department of Veterans Affairs acquisition or contracting experience.
• Experience working with VAAR in addition to FAR.
• Experience with federal acquisition systems such as eCMS, FMS/IFAMS, IFCAP, IPPS, SAM.gov, FPDS-NG, and GSA eBuy/Advantage.
• Experience supporting IGCE development, price analysis, contract modifications, post-award administration, and contract closeout.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Security / Suitability
• This position does not require a classified security clearance. Candidates must be able to successfully meet applicable government suitability and background investigation requirements.
• Future Business Opportunity
• This position is in support of a future business opportunity and is contingent upon contract award.

Security / Suitability

Future Business Opportunity

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