Contract Specialist I

Mayvin; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayvin is seeking a Contract Specialist I to support the U.S. Marshals Service contract within the Procurement Division (PD). You will handle cradle-to-grave contract actions, input orders into UFMS, and assist contracting officers with various bid and procurement activities.

Qualified candidates have a 4-year degree, at least 4 years of pertinent contract experience, and working knowledge of FAR (8, 12, 15). U.S. citizenship and the ability to pass a background investigation are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus minimum of 24 hours of business credit.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant contract experience with emphasis on close-outs.
• Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR 8, 12, and 15).
• FAC-C Level II or DAWIA Level II preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct contract reviews and cradle-to-grave operations, manage modifications, and handle close-outs.
• Input contracts, task orders, and purchase orders into UFMS.
• Assist contracting officers with large and small contract actions.
• Review solicitation packages for completeness.

Skills

FAR knowledge

US citizenship

Background investigation

Education

4 Year Degree

Tools

UFMS

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Arlington, VA 22202Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Professional ServicesMayvin is seeking a Contract Specialist I to support our U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) contract in the Procurement Division (PD). The contract specialist will support the USMS-PD in various government contract matters. This position will liaise with Federal Employees, Contractors, and Divisions throughout the U.S. Marshals Service.

Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Must be able to undergo and pass a background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct contract reviews, assist with cradle-to-grave operations, manage order modifications, and handle close-outs
• Will need to input contracts, task orders, and purchase orders into the Unified Financial Management System (UFMS)
• Assist government contracting officers with large and small purchase contract actions
• Review solicitation packages for completeness
• Advise and provide program offices with examples of documents that should be included in a solicitation package

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 24 hours of business credit
• Minimum 4 years of relevant work experience with an emphasis on contract close-outs
• Must have working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR 8, 12, and 15)
• FAC-C Level II or DAWIA Level II is preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent experience as a Federal Contracting Officer/Specialist
• Experience with 100% Small Business Set Aside
• Experience with 30-day Procurement Action Lead Time (PALT)

About Mayvin

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