Contract Specialist (100% Telework)

Cameo Consulting Group, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cameo Consulting Group, LLC, a management consulting practice based in Alexandria, VA, seeks multiple experienced Contract Specialists for a full-time, long-term position with a Federal client upon contract award.

Duties include preparing pre-solicitation documentation, using PALT, advising on price and strategy, and supporting acquisition through awards. Requires 3+ years of federal/commercial acquisition and VAAR familiarity for senior roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 24 semester hours in accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing or related fields.
• 3+ years of federal and/or commercial acquisition experience.
• VAAR experience required for Journeyman and Senior levels.
• Ability to read and apply Federal acquisition policies, regulations and directives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pre-solicitation documentation including solicitation, pre-award documentation, and support for contract awards.
• Utilize PALT to estimate processing times and track actions.
• Research and review policies, guidance and regulations to support decisions.
• Provide procurement advice, guidance, and coordination with Government Contracting Officer approvals.
• Contribute to price/cost analysis and development of sourcing strategies throughout solicitations and awards.
• Involve in acquisition strategy planning, market research, and development of SOW/PWS.
• Support source selection, synopsis and solicitation development, and contract file documentation.

Skills

Policy interpretation

Market research

Presentations

Data entry

Reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree with 24 credit hours in relevant fields

Job description

Cameo Consulting Group, LLC, a management consulting practice based out of Alexandria, VA, is seeking multiple experienced Contract Specialists to serve a potential Federal Client. The position is full-time, long-term in nature, and available upon contract award.

Duties:

• Prepare pre-solicitation documentation to include the solicitation, solicit, prepare pre-award documentation to include contract award/task order, advise, close out, and assist with awards for the procurement of supplies and services while complying with FAR/VAAR & VHA guidance.
• Contractor personnel shall utilize Procurement Acquisition Lead Time (PALT) for expected completion time for processing of actions
• Research, analyze and review all applicable policies, guidance and regulations to support the customer and the Government Contracting Officer in their decision-making.
• Provide procurement assistance, advice, and guidance to the customer as requested. The contractor does not have approval authority. All advice and guidance shall be approved by the Government Contracting Officer in accordance with FAR 7.503. Communicate effectively and professionally to internal and external customers.
• Advise acquisition team as needed on price, cost, and/or financial related matters throughout the development of sourcing strategies and throughout the solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, and award of contractual actions for supplies and services.
• Provide cost and price analysis recommendations as requested regarding independent government estimates.
• Other specific tasks shall include: Acquisition strategy planning, requirements review and Performance Work Statement (PWS)/Statement of Work (SOW) development in collaboration with customers, market research to support strategy and justifications, source selection support, synopsis and solicitation development, preparing mandatory contract file documentation, contract management and administration.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required. Coursework must have included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.
• The applicant must have experience with a minimum of three (3) or more years of federal and/or commercial acquisition processes.
• Experience with VAAR is required for Journeyman and Senior Contract Specialist positions.
• Ability to read and interpret Federal acquisition policy, regulations, and directives and to apply those interpretations fully and legally to all contractual activities.
• Experience searching databases and conducting market research.
• Ability to provide presentations, advice, and expert consultation services to all levels of acquisition professionals within a Government contract office.
• Highly skilled at data entry and management.
• Experience with compiling reports.

Desired Qualifications:

• Positive attitude
• Critical thinking skills
• Accountable for actions
• Customer service mentality
• Takes Responsibility for Work Products
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Ability to separate the issue/problem from the person
• Ability to work independently AND work as a team member

About Cameo:
Cameo provides a competitive benefit package to its employees that is replete with training programs and continuous education features that few others even attempt to duplicate. Our packages are offered to all full-time exempt employees on day one* and they offer many standard features one would expect to find from an industry leader, the details of which are outlined in our handbook. Below is a highlight of our benefit offerings:

• 401k Plan
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance Plans
• Short & Long-Term Disability Plan
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave

Job Type: Full-time