Contract Specialist

DCS; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k

ESOP

PTO

Education reimbursement

Work/life balance

Parental leave

Job summary

DCS is seeking a Contract Specialist to support an Army Product Manager at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD. The role focuses on managing acquisition requirements, IPT participation, and oversight of contract documentation within a DoD program office.

The position requires U.S. citizenship, an active Secret clearance, and DAWIA Level II, with substantial experience in government contracting documents (PWS, J&A, D&F). A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Citizenship in the U.S. is required.
• Active Secret clearance is required.
• DAWIA Level II certification.
• Experience writing government contracting documents (PWS, J&A, D&F).
• DoD acquisition program office experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and reviewing Acquisition Requirements Packages (ARP) for review and approval by Contracts Manager.
• Participate in IPT meetings with Army Product Managers.
• Prepare and review Quarterly CMRB charts.
• Serve as Contracts Liaison among PdM, PM, PEO, and ACC.
• Enter actions into PPMT and use BI for reporting.
• Mentor PdMs and staff on acquisition concerns.
• Respond to PM acquisition questions promptly in PPMT/ACCs.
• Track and respond to acquisition-related taskers and OPS/TMT trackers.

Job description

DCS is looking for a Contract Specialist to assist an Army Product Manager with its purchasing requirements at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist in the preparation and review all Acquisition Requirements Packages (ARP) packages and ensure Contracts Manager for review and approval.
• Participate in O-5 Product Managers (PMs) Contracts Integrated Product Team (IPT) Meetings.
• Assist in the preparation and review of the Quarterly Contract Management Review Board (CMRB) charts.
• Serve as Contracts Liaison between the O-5 PdM, the PM, the Program Executive Office (PEO) and the Army Contracting Command (ACC).
• Ensure all actions are correctly entered into the Procurement Portfolio Management Tool (PPMT) weekly. Utilize the Business Intelligence (BI) for reporting.
• Serves as mentor and advisor to the O-5 PdMs and their staff for all acquisition concerns.
• Quickly respond to all PM acquisition concerns within the Procurement Portfolio Management Tool (PPMT) or from the PEO Contracts Planning Division and Army Contracting Commands (ACCs).
• Track, monitor, and respond to all acquisition related taskers/actions.
• Assist in the preparation and review of all acquisition related Operations Task Management Tool (OPS/TMT) taskers/trackers.

Required Skills:

• Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business or in a related educational discipline and 12 years of practical and relevant experience or Master's Degree.
• Must have an active Secret clearance.
• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) level II.
• Experience writing government acquisition related contracting documents (Performance Work Statements (PWS), Justification and Approvals (J&A), and Determination and Findings (D&F)).
• Good written and verbal communication, organizational, math, and analytical skills.
• Ability to respond to challenging program questions and issues by researching and assimilating information into valid recommendations in a timely manner.
• Previous experience in a DoD acquisition program office.

Pay Range and Benefits

There are a variety of factors that can influence salary at DCS Corp, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

Salary Range: $90,220 - $165,000

At DCS, we pride ourselves on providing flexibility that allows employees to balance meaningful work with their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for learning and development.

Our broad and competitive mix of benefits is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Our robust benefit offerings include medical, dental, 401k, ESOP, PTO, education reimbursement, work/life balance, parental and other leave programs.

Learn more about our benefits here: DCS Corp Benefits.