Contract Specialist

hivegroupllc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement contributions

Paid leave

Federal holidays

Professional development opportunities

Lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree, an active TS clearance, and 8+ years in federal contracting; FAC-C II or DAWIA II is preferred. Compensation ranges from $110,000 to $160,000 per year, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Active TS Clearance is required.
• Multiple labor categories with 8+ years of federal contracting experience.
• FAC-C Level II or DAWIA Level II certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise customers on acquisition-related roles and help develop strategies to ensure supplies and services meet mission needs.
• Collect and analyze market information from government and other sources to identify potential sources.
• Advise on competitive options based on business strategies, market environments, and FAR requirements.
• Review procurement documents and assist with requirements preparation and procurement requests.
• Ensure timely completion of project activities by planning resources and coordinating tasks.

Skills

TS Clearance

Federal contracting experience

Acquisition planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

Job description

Hive Group, a HUBZone-certified SDVOSB and multiple award-winning organization, delivers innovative solutions to address complex, mission critical program challenges for the federal government. We are seeking numerous Acquisition Specialists to help support the government client’s Procurement Section in Huntsville, AL. The Acquisition Specialist performs a full range of complex pre- and post-award contracting functions including, but not limited to, acquisition strategy development, acquisition planning, procurement package input and validation, solicitation, negotiation, administration, and closeout/termination.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise customers on their acquisition-related roles and assist with the development and implementation of strategies needed to assure supplies and services are available when needed to meet mission requirements.
• Collect and analyze relevant market information from Government and non-government sources as well as prospective offerors. Identify possible sources for the acquisition through effective market analysis and knowledge of suppliers.
• Advise customers on competitive options based on business strategies, market environments, acquisition goals, and FAR requirements. Ability to determine whether to limit competition to socio-economic concerns.
• Review and provide business advice in the preparation of requirements documents and related elements of the Procurement Request.
• Determine whether and how to provide for recurring requirements.
• Develop and maintain a workable plan and manage resources to accomplish the overall goal of the project; manage and follow through to ensure the smooth flow and timely completion of activities delivering project results.
• Select and implement a method of publicizing the proposed procurement utilizing systems such as GSA E-Buy, GWACs, FPDS-NG, SAM.gov, NASA SEWP.
• Prepare a written solicitation including the appropriate provisions and clauses for the requirement, assembled in a format appropriate to the acquisition method and market.
• Receive quotations / proposals including the safeguarding, opening, tracking, assessing compliance with minimum solicitation requirements, and identifying the quotations / proposals not receiving further consideration.
• Identify opportunities for small business and other preference programs to participate in solicitations. Strategize with program officials to encourage preference program participation.
• Prepare and validate contract files.
• Apply the policies and procedures for utilizing task and delivery order contracts and using basic ordering agreements.
• Apply remedies to protect the rights of the Government under commercial item contracts and simplified acquisitions.
• Review invoices and determine whether to authorize payment in full, in part, or not at all.
• Perform contract closeout and archive records as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
• An active TS Clearance is a must
• Multiple labor categories rangingfrom 8+ of experience in federal contracting.
• FAC-C Level II or DAWIA Level II certification (preferred).

Compensation and Benefits

The estimated compensation range for this position is between $110,000 and $160,000 annually, based on benchmarks in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. This range reflects a good faith estimate for all experience levels. At Hive Group, salary decisions are influenced by several factors, including but not limited to the role, location, and the combination of education, training, skills, certifications, competencies, and relevant work experience.

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement contributions
• Paid leave
• Federal holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Lifestyle benefits

A Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Hive Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to fair and unbiased employment decisions.

Our hiring and promotion decisions are based exclusively on an individual’s qualifications and suitability for the role.

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