Contract Specialist (TS Clearance Required)

Solerity; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

HSA/FSA

Flexible schedule

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Referral rewards

Pet insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Solerity, a recognized leader in IT, engineering services, program management and consulting for the U.S. Federal Government, seeks a Contract Specialist to support protests and complex acquisitions.

The role involves applying FAR requirements, negotiating resolutions, and coordinating with vendor leadership. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, Top Secret clearance (sponsorship available), 6+ years of contracting experience, and FAC-C III or DAWIA III (preferred).

Qualifications

• Proficient in FAR and agency requirements.
• Experience in protests, disputes, and contract remedies.
• Strong negotiation and vendor communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Process protests per FAR and agency requirements.
• Resolve complaints or concerns related to protests.
• Investigate, analyze, and manage disputes/protests; negotiate resolutions.
• Determine, recommend, and perform contract termination when in the Government’s best interest.
• Brief senior leadership on acquisition matters and advise on complex issues.
• Develop and manage a team to award complex contract vehicles.
• Engage with vendor senior leadership to address disputes.
• Review acquisition strategy through the PSR process.

Skills

FAR knowledge

Protest handling

Contract negotiations

Disputes management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Take the next steps to your professional success as Solerity is a recognized leader in providing Information Technology, Engineering Services, Program Management and Consulting Services to the U.S. Federal Government and our Intel Community. We enable our clients to achieve their organizational initiatives through the application of high quality, innovative and cost-effective professional services, and solutions. Solerity needs your support to help us provide these solutions and continue our path as a recognized leader in providing resources for federal agencies and the Intel Community!

Requirements

• Process protests in accordance with FAR and agency requirements, acting to resolve the complaint or concern in an appropriate manner.
• Apply remedies to protect the rights of the Government under noncommercial item contracts.
• Investigate, analyze, and manage disputes/protests; negotiate resolutions and prepare a Contract Officer's decision.
• Determine, recommend, and perform the termination of contracts when it is in the best interest of the Government. Engage with vendor senior leadership to address these disputes.
• Brief senior FBI leadership and advise on complex acquisition matters.
• Develop and manage a collaborative acquisition team to award complex contract vehicles for enterprise and strategic sourcing.
• Spearhead proactive vendor engagement and outreach with industry.
• Review acquisition strategy across the section through the Procurement Strategy Review (PSR).
• Additional duties may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS YOU BRING

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
• Top Secret Clearance Required (can sponsor)
• Six (6+) years of contracting experience covering the work listed for this LCAT.
• FAC-C Level III or DAWIA Level III certification (preferred).

BENEFITS YOU'LL ENJOY

• 1. Medical, dental and vision coverage
• 2. Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• 3. Flexible work schedule to include onsite, hybrid or remote, as dictated by position
• 4. 401(k) and company-funded life insurance
• 5. Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 6. Tuition and training assistance
• 7. Financial rewards for employee referrals.
• 8. Pet insurance
• 9. Employee discount program

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Solerity is committed to the range of perspectives we bring to the marketplace by being an employer dedicated to hiring a highly qualified team of professionals, providing world class services and products aimed at exceeding our customer's expectations. Solerity is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Solerity is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.