Contract Specialist

• Job Location: 100% Remote
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Clearance: Eligible for Public Trust
• Pay: $50K-$85K/yr (Depends on Experience)

SUMMARY:

This position will support the Department of Veterans Affairs in providing full lifecycle federal acquisition support and business aid services, in all aspects of pre-award and post-award functions (excluding negotiation), using a wide range of contracting methods and types.

General IT systems utilized for this job are EIS (Enterprise Information System), Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Adobe Acrobat, Internet Explorer, eCMS, Contract Opportunities, CPARS/PPIRS, SAM, GSA eBuy.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform all acquisitions functions in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR), and all other applicable regulations and policies.
• Perform all pre-award procurement functions including, but not necessarily limited to, market research/analysis to determine availability of the requirement.
• Prepare contractual documents such as solicitations, awards, and related documentation using the Electronic Contract Management System (eCMS)
• Coordinate with requiring activities, industry, and other stakeholders; and complete contractual files.
• Perform all post-award procurement functions including, but not necessarily limited to, preparing modifications, tracking contractor performance for compliance with terms and conditions of contracts.
• Prepare letters, memoranda documents, or reports that support contractual actions or recommendations for contracting officer approval and signature and contract close-outs.
• Conduct comprehensive research and analysis of technical and cost contracts.
• Read and interpret acquisition policy, and regulations.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of experience in conducting comprehensive federal full life-cycle acquisition support activities with a working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Bachelor's degree or a certificate in FAC-C or DAWIA Level III in Contracting.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Contracting experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
• Experience with construction, commodities, supplies, services, or medical sharing contracts.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Remote

Application Question(s):

• ****What is your current job status, and what prompts your search for new employment?
• ****What is the minimum annual salary you require for full-time employment?
• ****Do you possess a FAC-C or DAWIA certificate in contracting?
• ****How many years of experience do you have in providing acquisition/contract support to the US government, and which government agencies have you supported?
• ****What types of contracts have you acquired expertise in, including Construction, Commodities, Supplies, Services, or Medical contracts?
• ****What is your current active clearance level (if any)?
• ****What is your present active security clearance level (if applicable)?
• ****If chosen for this role, when would you be available to start?
• ****What is the highest level of education you have attained, what is your field of study, and have you completed your studies?

Work Location: Remote