Contracting Specialist (Regulatory Policy & Intel 3) - 14364

10 May 2024

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Requisition Number: 14364 Required Travel: 0 - 10% Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Hours Per Week: 40 Security Clearance: Secret Level of Experience: Mid

Who we are

HII is seeking a Contracting Specialist to support its C5ISR mission partner. This position has the potential for remote employment. A successful candidate will have contracting skills coupled with federal acquisition subject matter expertise. A successful Contracting Specialist will need strong judgement, an analytical mindset, customer focused, sound collaboration skills, a pragmatic approach to problems-solving, and the ability to thrive in an oftentimes ambiguous, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Full life cycle contract management ("cradle to grave")
  • Assist agency contracting office with drafting various contract documents including base contracts, modifications, and purchase orders.
  • Working with and advising program managers on procurement policies, regulations, and procedures that result in cost savings for the Government.
  • Maintaining a working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency supplemental regulations; following all applicable acquisition procedures.
  • Communicating orally in order to brief all customers on proposed acquisition cycles award processes.
  • Utilizing all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures while participating with a variety of Program Offices to ensure the acquisition plan, synopsis, procurement planning conference and justification and approval all include necessary information to facilitate a successful contract award.
  • Communicating in writing, independently preparing pre and post business clearances for every acquisition in order to document the contract file.
  • Acting as a business adviser and/or representative providing business advice to the program offices.

What you need to have:

  • 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
  • At least 5 years of demonstrated DOD contract specialist experience.
  • Knowledge of the Federal acquisition process and applicable laws and regulations. (e.g. the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
  • Strong background in acquiring commercial supplies and/or services for the Federal Government.
  • Experience with major contract writing systems.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills (Job entails supporting multiple purchasing actions in a fast-paced environment).
  • Ability to work with minimal guidance and supervision.
  • Position will require interaction with procurement office management. Interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively are necessary.
  • US Citizenship required.
  • Active Secret clearance.

Bonus points for:

  • Active TS/SCI clearance.
  • Experience as an 1102 in the Federal Government.
  • DAWIA /FAC-C and CFCM or CPCM certifications.
  • Ability to balance out-of-box innovation mindset and government procedures across functions.

HII is a global engineering and defense technologies provider. With a 135-year history of trusted partnerships in advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities ranging from the most powerful and survivable naval ships ever built, to unmanned systems, ISR and AI/ML analytics. HII leads the industry in mission-driven solutions that support and enable a networked, all-domain force. Headquartered in Virginia, HII's skilled workforce is 44,000 strong. For more information, please visit: hii.com.

HII's Mission Technologies division develops integrated solutions that enable today's connected, all-domain force. Capabilities include C5ISR systems and operations; the application of AI and machine learning to battlefield decisions; defensive and offensive cyberspace strategies and EW; unmanned, autonomous systems; LVC solutions; platform modernization; and critical nuclear operations. Together, HII's domain expertise and advanced technologies support mission partners anywhere around the globe. For more information, visit hii.com/capabilities/mission-technologies.

HII is committed to cultivating an inclusive company culture to promote collaboration and enhance creativity by hiring a diverse work force. HII is an Equal Opportunity/Vets and Disabled Employer. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

  • ID: #49904505
  • State: California Mountainview 94035 Mountainview USA
  • City: Mountainview
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Showed: 2023-05-10
  • Deadline: 2023-07-09
  • Category: Et cetera