Contract Specialist

The contractor shall possess at minimum ten years of experience performing warranted or non-warranted 1102 series contracting specialist duties, be totally functional in the operation of Department of Defense (DOD) contracting specialist tools, including proficiency in the PD2 Contract Writing System, and hold certifications comparable to a DOD non-supervisory Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III or Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Level III. The contractor shall possess a solid foundational understanding of both Federal and DOD (FAR & DFARS) contracting policy, rules, methods, and regulations as well as the ability to perform complex cost and pricing data analysis is required. Contractor shall be familiar with working with aviation, various program management offices, and various types of fluids, i.e., Operations and Maintenance, Procurement, and Research and Development. Additionally, the contractor shall be well-versed with various contract types such as Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursable, Time & Material, and Commercial contracts. Contractor shall be capable of assisting with strategic requirements review and consolidation, acquisition strategy development, request for proposal development, and other pre-award duties. Contractor shall have a solid understanding of acquisition procedures involving best value, price performance tradeoff (PFF), lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA), and general schedule (GSA) source selections.Contractor shall have demonstrated experience and/or technical education in Microsoft Office. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint required. Personnel shall be capable of using the Procurement Desktop-Defense (PD2), DD250 Material and Receiving Reports, and the internet. Personnel shall exhibit good communication, briefing, and organizational skills.Qualifications-

BA or BS degree in the appropriate discipline from an accredited college or university

DAWIA or FAC-C Certification:Required Level II;Preferred Level III

Years of Experience: Required 5 years; Preferred 10 years

Clearance: Required Secret Eligible; Preferred Active Secret

PD2 Proficiency Preferred

Contractor should be familiar with aviation, program office support, various types of funds, and multiple contract types.

Candidate will undergo an assessment process that includes the following: psychological assessment that involves cognitive and personality testing, criminal, and financial disclosure, and review of experience, skills, and qualifications, along with an interview panel.Physical Requirements of Position: Position will require heavy use of computing systems, PC or laptop. Phone use, Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Position requires typing and reading from a computer screen. Must have sufficient mobility, included but not limited to bending, reaching, turning, and kneeling to complete daily duties in a timely and efficient manner. May require climbing, working at heights and in small spaces. Must be able to sit, stoop, kneel or crouch for long periods of time. Work in noisy areas with hotter and colder temperature than standard office environmental conditions. Lift and transport equipment up to 50 pounds There is a possibility that due to parking availability and location of work, walking moderate to long distances may be required. May require travel to other sites.Work Environment: Generally an office. An inside environment may be a cubicle (considerations: close quarters, low to moderate noise, bright or dim lighting). Needs to be able to work well with co-workers, customer, and all levels of management. No hazards on job or unusual environmental conditions. Limited travel will be required, up to 10% of the time.Equipment and Machines: Ability to operate office equipment such as a personal computer, printer, copy machine, telephone, and other equipment including desk supplies and other work-related tools as required.Attendance: Regular hours will be Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Regular attendance of scheduled hours is extremely important, but not critical, except for deadlines and meetings. Punctuality and regular attendance are necessary to meet deadlines. Must exhibit flexibility of work hours to adjust to surge situations based on critical mission requirements.Other Essential Functions: Must demonstrate professional behavior at all times when dealing with customers, management, and co-workers. Must have clear, concise, and accurate communications skills in English, both verbal and written. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk to employees or others. Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner. Independent personal transportation to office or work site is required. Travel to and from customer’s locations and the test fields may be required to support projects. This may involve airline travel. In some cases, accommodations can possibly be made for POV, if necessary. When operating any vehicle for work purposes, must wear seat belt and in addition, no cellular devices are to be used when vehicle is in motion. Must take and pass a drug test and background check. Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Must be able to interface effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization. Must be willing to travel as needed.#ansdefense#ANSDefense #MOIP #cjpost #LI-JA3