Contract Specialist III

Goldbelt Inc.; Hampstead (MD); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldbelt Inc. is seeking a Contract Specialist III to support federal acquisition operations, including source selection, price analysis, and contract administration, primarily in a remote, Monday–Friday schedule.

You will assist program officials, develop statements of work, evaluate proposals, perform cost analysis, and coordinate contract closeout while ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum five years of federal acquisition/contracting experience.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS is required.
• US citizenship and ability to pass a federal background check.

Responsibilities

• Serve as point of contact for program officials on acquisition matters and advise on procurement operations.
• Develop statements of work, statements of need, and procurement plans; prepare determinations, findings, and solicitation documents.
• Research solicitations, evaluate proposals, and perform cost and price analysis.
• Analyze contractor capabilities, management systems, and performance; support pre- and post-award actions.
• Administer contracts, monitor performance, and coordinate closeout activities.
• Negotiate contract modifications of moderate complexity and support procurement strategy discussions.

Skills

Federal contracting experience

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Analytical & negotiation skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Acquisition, Public Administration, or related field

Job description

Overview

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Goldbelt Glacier is accelerating healthcare delivery and providing superior force health readiness across the military, federal, and civilian landscapes. Goldbelt Glacier is committed to providing transformative and comprehensive health operational capabilities to support customers across scientific, clinical, technological, and program management areas.

Summary: The Contract Specialist III will provide critical administrative support functions within a federal acquisition operations environment to assist program officials on acquisition and administrative matters affecting procurement of supplies and services using source selection procedures; the evaluation of contract price quotes; and the administration or termination and closeout of contracts.

Primarily remote, Monday–Friday, generally 8 a.m.–5 p.m. local time.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Supports as a point of contact for program officials on acquisition and administrative matters affecting procurements and provides recommendations to improve procurement operations and customer service.
• Assists customers in developing statements of work, statements of need, procurement strategies, evaluation plans, pricing methodologies, and acquisition planning documentation. Prepares determinations and findings, solicitation documents, and other acquisition-related documentation.
• Researches, develops, reviews, analyzes, and evaluates solicitations and procurement packages for completeness, accuracy, and alignment of technical and pricing requirements.
• Performs cost and price analysis in support of planned procurements, solicitation development, contract modifications, follow-on acquisitions, and other contracting actions. Analyzes contractor proposals, quotes, labor and material costs, pricing structures, and related financial data.
• Conducts analysis of alternatives and evaluates contractor capabilities, management systems, operational practices, financial status, facilities, and performance capability to determine responsibility and ability to perform contract requirements.
• Performs contract administration activities for a variety of contract types, including monitoring contractor performance, verifying deliveries, reviewing contractor proposals, interpreting contract provisions, resolving issues, and providing advice and guidance to program officials and contractors.
• Prepares and negotiates contract modifications of moderate complexity, including change orders, ratifications of unauthorized commitments, extensions of performance periods, and other contractual actions requiring analysis of technical, financial, and contractual information.
• Coordinates contract administration and closeout activities, including approval of progress and final payments, resolution of delivery and acceptance issues, contract terminations for convenience or default, contract cancellations, preparation of responses to protests, and completion of closeout requirements.
• Supports complex, sensitive, and important procurement programs and initiatives and provides technical assistance and guidance to team members on acquisition and contract administration matters of unusual complexity or sensitivity.
• Participates in team discussions, shares knowledge and recommendations on work and administrative matters, and provides guidance to less experienced team members in acquisition and contracting functions.
• Ensures that all appropriate steps have been taken to safeguard organizational interests and that all requirements of law, executive orders, regulations, and applicable procedures have been met.

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Demonstrates knowledge, experience, and capabilities in developing solutions, recommendations, and outcomes across multiple tasks and/or organizations. Supports project objectives, addresses organizational challenges, assesses the impact of industry trends and policies, conducts activities supporting team objectives, manages on- and off-site teams to meet client goals, and works closely with senior Management Consultants or Task Leads.
• Possesses mastery of contracting principles, laws, statutes, Executive Orders, regulations, procedures, methods, and contract types applicable to pre-award and post-award actions sufficient to procure and administer contracts for specialized equipment, services, and construction, and to coordinate and monitor contractor and subcontractor performance on complex, long-term contracts.
• Possesses knowledge of business practices, market conditions, program requirements, technical strategies, and contracting policies and procedures sufficient to evaluate contractor capabilities and performance; provide technical advice to program offices and staff; and plan, execute, administer, and modify contracts.
• Applies skills in written and oral communication to present analyses, findings, and performance reviews, and in negotiation techniques to work effectively with private-sector representatives, Government experts, and managers in the procurement of supplies, services, and equipment.
• Demonstrates the ability to analyze complex acquisition issues, identify alternative courses of action, modify standard contracting procedures and terms, resolve contractual problems, and support streamlined acquisitions.
• Successfully accomplishes work with a moderate degree of independence while balancing competing priorities and short lead times.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Acquisition, Public Administration, or related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant federal acquisition/contracting experience.
• Knowledge and exposure to different contract types.
• Knowledge of the FAR and/or DFARS.
• Must be a United States citizen & able to pass federal background investigation.

Preferred Qualifications

• FAC-C Professional, DAWIA Contracting, or comparable acquisition training/credentials (preferred, not required).
• Alaska Native and/or American Indian applicants may be given preference

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65,00.00 to $75,000.00 annually.

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

• medical
• dental
• vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• tax-deferred savings options
• supplementary benefits
• paid time off
• professional development opportunities