Contract Support Specialist

General Experience:

• Must possess in-depth knowledge of Federal Contracting such as FAR and other regulations. Hands on experience that demonstrates expertise in contracting and procurement.
• Experience in establishing and implementing U.S. Government acquisition programs and policies.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the field of Contracting and procurement and a bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of formal education and experience (7 years of directly related experience will substitute for education).
• Proficient knowledge of Federal Contracting such as FAR and other regulations.
• Hands-on experience that demonstrates proficient expertise in one or more functional areas related to contracting and procurement.
• Experience in establishing and implementing complex U.S. Government acquisition programs and policies.
• Professional training and certifications.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.

Functional Responsibilities:

• Review Request for Contract packages, solicitations and contract files.
• Conduct Market Research. Review Cost/Price proposals and/or quotes. Prepare reports, document findings and other supporting documentation.
• Processes orders and contract modifications. Maintains official documentation in files in accordance with the FAR and office procedures. Handles actions related to pre- and post-award.
• Prepares required correspondence.
• Updates systems as required by the FAR and office procedures. Reviews documents and provides feedback as necessary.

Duties:

• Process Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act requests and/or Congressional Inquiries.
• Establish and maintain data for assigned work, including logbooks and automated systems for internal/external reporting.
• Prepares purchase orders and/or maintains official documentation in files.
• Oversee retention of records by contractors to meet records review requirements of the Government.
• Handle actions related to pre- and post-award.
• Prepare correspondence.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and disposal of files.
• Review documents and provide feedback as necessary.

Minimum Education/Certification/Experience:

• Must have bachelor's degree with a minimum of five years' experience in the field of Contracting and procurement or equivalent combination of formal education and experience (7 years of directly related experience will substitute for education).
• FAC-C or DAWIA Certification in Contracting strongly preferred.