Contract Specialist

Apogee Engineering, LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee Engineering, LLC is seeking a Contracting Specialist to support SOF AT&L programs at MacDill AFB, Florida. The role requires research into acquisition guidance, drafting pre-solicitation documentation, and coordinating with PCOs and DCAA.

You will assist in bid analyses, prepare awards and post-award documentation, and ensure compliant contracting actions across various contract types. A TS/SCI clearance and DAWIA Level II are required.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Clearance: TS w/SCI Eligibility.
• DAWIA Practitioner Level II in Contracting or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research using acquisition guidance to advise customers.
• Prepare pre-solicitation docs (D&Fs, small business coordination).
• Staff pre-solicitation docs for review and approvals; post notices as required.
• Prepare solicitations/amendments in PD2 for PCO review.
• Perform price and cost analysis; coordinate with DCAA/DCMA as needed.
• Review evaluation inputs and prepare negotiation positions for PCO.

Skills

DoD contracting

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Negotiation

Price/cost analysis

PD2/contract writing systems

Team collaboration

IPTs participation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

Master’s degree in Business

Tools

PD2

PIEE

CON-IT/ECWMS

Job description

Overview

Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for a Contracting Specialist in support of Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (SOF AT&L) Program Executive Office – SOF Warrior (PEO-SW).

PEO-SW enables Special Operations Forces by delivering and sustaining mission-critical capabilities and support to the SOF operator. Across its portfolio, PEO-SW supports rapid and responsive acquisition, contracting, and business execution to meet evolving operational requirements. The organization partners across government and industry to plan, award, and administer contracts that provide timely, compliant, and effective solutions in support of SOF missions worldwide.

This is a full-time position located at MacDill AFB, FL

Responsibilities

• Independently and proficiently conducts appropriate research using acquisition resources (e.g., FAR, DFARS, SOFARS, and other regulatory guidance) to provide informed guidance and applicable courses of action (COAs) to a wide range of customers.
• Independently prepares pre-solicitation documentation to include, but not limited to: Determinations and Findings (D&F) and Small Business coordination (DD Form 2579).
• Staff pre-solicitation documentation for appropriate review and approvals, and posts applicable notices as required.
• Independently prepares solicitations and amendments in PD2 (or relevant contract writing system) for Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) review and approval; staffs all solicitation/amendment documentation for appropriate review/approvals and posts notices as required.
• Conducts price and cost analysis; uses a variety of techniques (including coordination with DCAA and/or DCMA as necessary) to determine fair and reasonable prices.
• Independently reviews evaluation input from a variety of sources (e.g., technical program office and DCAA personnel), provides necessary feedback, and prepares negotiation positions (e.g., PNM and BCM) for PCO review and approval.
• Independently prepares contract awards/agreements and amendments in PD2 (or relevant writing system) for PCO review and approval; staffs all award/amendment documentation for appropriate review/approvals and posts notices as required.
• Independently prepares post-award documentation to include, but not be limited to, contract modifications and memorandums for the record.
• Independently and proficiently conducts all contract administration functions retained by USSOCOM.
• Establishes and maintains quality contract files that are auditable, repeatable, and defensible.
• Actively participates in IPTs and guides and assists team members, technical program personnel, sales representatives, local suppliers, and/or contractors on acquisition and business-related issues in a professional manner.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Clearance: Must possess and maintain a TS w/SCI Eligibility.Certifications: DAWIA Practitioner Level II (or DAWIA Level II equivalency) in Contracting

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business or a business-related field preferred. Years of Experience: Minimum of 10 years of DoD contracting experience to include:

• 5 years of experience in DoD acquisition contract execution
• Working knowledge of PD2, PIEE and/or other relevant contract writing systems (e.g., CON-IT/ECWMS).
• Knowledge of price/cost analysis sufficient to determine price reasonableness and support negotiation positions.
• Knowledge of funding rules associated with the obligation of multiple types of appropriations.
• Knowledge of contracting negotiation, administration, and termination principles applicable to a variety of contract types.
• Knowledge of contract types (e.g., fixed-price, cost reimbursement) and required clauses/special provisions.
• Knowledge of pre- and post-award procedures sufficient to award and administer firm fixed-price, cost, IDIQ, or other contracts of similar complexity.
• Knowledge of acquisition laws, policies, and regulations, including FAR, DFARS, and SOFARS.

Preferred Experience: Certifications:DAWIA Advanced (formerly Level III) in Contracting or a Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Level 3
Education and Experience: Master\'s degree in Business or Acquisition and 8 years of contracts management experience in support of a DoD acquisition agency

• Weapon system support experience (i.e., contracting with PROC and R&D funding)
• Experience with OTAs, in addition to traditional (FAR/DFARS) contracting methods.
• Experience with contracting support to SOF organizations and operations
• Experience as a former Warranted Contracting Officer
• Experience as a Supervisory Contract Specialist

Additional Information

Location: MacDill AFB, FL On-Site/Hybrid/Remote: On-Site
Travel: 10%