Contract Specialist II

Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits program

Promotion opportunities

Team environment

Job summary

Chenega Government Mission Solutions LLC, supporting the FDA in the Office of Acquisitions and Grants Services, seeks a Contract Specialist II to manage cradle-to-grave procurements under FAR guidelines.

The role emphasizes problem solving, collaboration with program offices, and meticulous attention to detail. Hybrid telework is available with occasional on-site duties in Silver Spring, MD, and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree or 24 sem hrs of business-related college courses.
• Two years of contract work experience in Federal Government acquisition (GS-1102).
• Experience with FAR-based procurement and contract administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide intermediate support in FAR-based procurement and cradle-to-grave processes.
• Develop and manage acquisition plans; prepare/research support documentation.
• Make quality recommendations to contracting officers and assist in award/closeout actions.
• Monitor status and support de-obligating undelivered orders (UDOs).
• Collaborate with public education, program coordination, and advocacy groups.

Skills

FAR knowledge

Contract administration

Federal procurement

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Summary

Come join a company that strives for Extraordinary People and Exceptional Performance! Chenega Government Mission Solutions LLC., a Chenega Professional Services’ company, is looking for a Contract Specialist II to support the FDA in Office of Acquisitions and Grants Services (OAGS).

We are looking for creative, collaborative, experienced, and driven individuals to join our team!

Our company offers employees the opportunity to join a team where there is a robust employee benefits program, management engagement, quality leadership, an atmosphere of teamwork, recognition for performance, and promotion opportunities. We actively strive to channel our highly engaged employee’s knowledge, critical thinking, and determination to innovate scalable solutions for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide intermediate support and assistance in all areas of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) based Federal procurement in which Cradle to Grave acquisition expertise is required such as:
• Preparing or reviewing pre-procurement packages
• Actively participating in developing and managing acquisition plans
• Preparing/researching support documentation
• Making quality recommendations to the Contracting officer
• Handling and resolving problems, validating data, and otherwise completing actions needed to successfully advertise, solicit, construct, award, administer and or/or closeout Government contracts or task/delivery orders.
• Monitor status of and support de-obligating undelivered orders (UDOs).
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution or 24 semester hours of business-related college courses.
• Two (2) years of contract work experience based on the Federal Government acquisition work experience based on the Contract Specialist (GS-1102) Qualification Standard.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in automated systems and software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, and teleconference applications.
• Professional and interpersonal skills are important as this position will interact with public education, program coordination, and advocacy groups.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of and experience working in Federal Acquisition.
• Self-starter, multi-tasking skills and pays attention to detail.
• Ability to work well independently and as a team member.

Teleworking Details

Hybrid

Estimated Salary/Wage

USD $80,000.00/Yr. Up to USD $85,000.00/Yr.