Construction Contract Specialist/Project Advisor I

Bering Straits Native Corporation; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Bering Straits Professional Services LLC in Arlington, VA is seeking a Construction Contract Specialist/Project Advisor I to provide acquisition and contract administration support for construction and A&E projects. The role includes pre-award, award, and post-award activities and coordination with government personnel.

The incumbent will prepare procurement packages, maintain contract files, track deliverables, and assist with REA reviews while ensuring regulatory compliance under FAR and DOSAR

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience supporting federal acquisitions.
• Basic knowledge of federal acquisition principles and FAR procedures.
• Familiarity with construction or A&E acquisitions preferred.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-award, award, and post-award acquisition activities for construction and A&E contracts.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain acquisition and contract files, procurement documentation, status reports, and other records.
• Assist with contract administration activities, including contract modifications, deliverable tracking, and contract documentation.
• Coordinate with contracting personnel, project managers, technical representatives, and other stakeholders to facilitate acquisition and contract management activities.
• Assist in the review, tracking, and documentation of REAs, claims, and other contract administration matters for government review.
• Prepare reports, meeting summaries, action item trackers, and other analyses.

Skills

Federal acquisitions

FAR procedures

Construction/A&E acquisitions

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience

Job description

About Bering Straits Professional Services, LLC Bering Straits Professional Services LLC (BSPS) was developed to provide HAZMAT services to a variety of commercial and government agencies and to take advantage of Bering Straits Native Corporation and its companies' previous experience in commercial and institutional services.

About this position:

Construction Contract Specialist/Project Advisor I Location - Arlington, VA

Wage/Salary Range: $110k - $135K Applicants will be notified via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Contract Analyst (Construction Support) provides acquisition and administrative support for construction and architect engineer (A&E) contracting activities. The incumbent assists with pre-award and post-award actions, procurement documentation, contract file administration, and coordination with contracting personnel to support construction-related acquisitions in accordance with applicable regulations and policies. The Contract Specialist (Construction Support) PURPOSE The Contractor shall provide acquisition and contract administration support for construction and Architect Engineer (A&E) projects in support of the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO). Services shall be performed in accordance with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR), and Department policies and procedures.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor shall support pre-award, award, and post-award acquisition activities for construction and A&E contracts by providing administrative, analytical, and coordination support to Government acquisition personnel.

TASKS

• Support acquisition planning, market research, procurement package development, and solicitation preparation for construction and A&E acquisitions.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain acquisition and contract files, procurement documentation, status reports, and other records necessary to support contracting activities.
• Assist with contract administration activities, including contract modifications, deliverable tracking, contract correspondence, and maintenance of contract documentation.
• Coordinate with contracting personnel, project managers, technical representatives, and other stakeholders to facilitate acquisition and contract management activities.
• Assist in the review, tracking, and documentation of Requests for Equitable Adjustments (REAs), claims, and other contract administration matters, ensuring supporting documentation is complete and organized for Government review.
• Prepare reports, meeting summaries, action item trackers, and other administrative or analytical products required to support construction acquisition operations.

DELIVERABLES

The Contractor shall provide acquisition documentation, contract administration records, procurement status reports, REA support documentation, meeting summaries, and other reports or analyses as requested by the Government.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience supporting federal acquisitions
• Basic knowledge of federal acquisition principles and FAR procedures
• Familiarity with construction or A&E acquisitions preferred
• Strong organizational and administrative skills

Level of Experience Requirements

• Experience supporting federal procurement or acquisition activities
• Experience preparing procurement documentation and maintaining contract files
• Experience supporting contract modifications and administrative actions
• Experience coordinating with program and contracting personnel

Specialized Experience

• Applicants should demonstrate experience supporting: Construction or A&E acquisition activities
• Procurement documentation and acquisition planning support
• Contract administration support functions
• Basic review or coordination support for Requests for Equitable Adjustments (REA) FAR-based acquisition procedures under supervision

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

Secret clearance

Preferred N/A

Necessary Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Physical Setting: State Annex 6B - 1735 N. Lynn Street Arlington, Virginia 22209 Schedule and Flexibility: Work shall be performed at State Annex 6B and through authorized telework arrangements approved by the Government. Other Pertinent Work Details: N/ASupervisory Responsibilities This position will have supervisory responsibilities. DOT Covered/Safety-Sensitive Role Requirements This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation "safety-sensitive" functions.

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.