Contract Specialist II

SiloSmashers; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SiloSmashers is looking for a Contract Specialist II to support federal law enforcement contracting needs. This role involves assisting with procurement actions, analyzing contracts, and working with various program offices to ensure compliance with federal regulations. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, a bachelor's degree, and be able to navigate complex documentation effectively.

Qualifications

• US Citizen with public trust clearance.
• Experience analyzing complex documents.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Contracting Officer with purchase contract actions.
• Review solicitation packages and funding documents for accuracy.
• Prepare documents such as market research.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Organizational skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Contract Specialist II

SiloSmashers is seeking an experienced Contracts Specialist to support our federal law enforcement client with contract, acquisition, and procurement support within their Prisoners Operations Division (POD). SiloSmashers enables our federal client to establish national strategies and programs providing for the housing, transportation, and care of federal prisoners.

The Contract Specialist shall possess proficient knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations and experience in reviewing and administering contracts and planning/conducting contract price/cost analyses of a variety of pre-award and/or post-award procurement actions to determine cost-effectiveness and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

They must demonstrate experience in having had key responsibility for formulating contracting approach, planning, administering, and conducting detailed contract price/cost analysis, and procuring supplies and services using formally advertised and negotiated procurements.

Duties shall include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist the Contracting Officer with large and small purchase contract actions.
• Review solicitation packages for completeness.
• Review funding documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Advise and provide program offices with examples of documents to be contained in a solicitation package.
• May be required to work with various program offices to resolve minor issues.
• Will be required to input contracts, task orders, and purchase orders into a financial system.
• Research and provide statistical data to the Contracting Officer.
• Prepare documents such as market research and determination.

Qualifications/Requirements

• US Citizen
• Must have a public trust clearance
• Experience comprehending, analyzing, and interpreting complex documents.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and research skills.
• Strong communication skills, both in writing and speaking to present information and respond effectively to sensitive issues.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Ability to solve problems involving various types of situations.
• Possess a thorough knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook software programs.

Education

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with two (2) years or more of business analyst experience. Educational requirements may be waived if the candidate has five (5) or more years of experience and may be substituted for education.