DoD Contract Specialist — IPT Liaison & Acquisition Expert

DCS Corp; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k

ESOP

PTO

Education reimbursement

Work-life balance

Parental leave

Job summary

DCS Corp seeks a Contract Specialist to support an Army Product Manager at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD. The role focuses on preparing and reviewing Acquisition Requirements Packages and coordinating with the Contracts Manager for approvals.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Business or related field (Master's preferred), a Secret clearance, and DAWIA Level II. Strong communication and DoD acquisition experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related discipline with 12 years of relevant experience or a Master's Degree.
• Active Secret clearance is required.
• DAWIA Level II certification is required.
• Experience writing government acquisition contracting documents (PWS, J&A, D&F).
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, math, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and reviewing Acquisition Requirements Packages (ARP) for Contracts Manager review.
• Participate in IPT meetings with O-5 Product Managers.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing Quarterly CMRB charts.
• Serve as Contracts Liaison among PdM, PM, PEO, and ACC.
• Enter actions into the Procurement Portfolio Management Tool (PPMT) weekly and use BI for reporting.
• Mentor O-5 PdMs and staff on acquisition concerns.
• Respond to PM acquisition concerns in PPMT or from PEO Contracts Planning Division and ACCs.
• Track and respond to acquisition-related taskers and trackers.
• Assist in preparing OPS/TMT taskers/trackers.

Skills

US Citizenship

Active Secret clearance

DAWIA Level II

Contracting document experience

PWS/J&A/DF familiarity

Written & verbal communication

DoD acquisition program experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Master's degree

Job description

DCS Corp seeks a Contract Specialist to support an Army Product Manager at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD. The role focuses on preparing and reviewing Acquisition Requirements Packages and coordinating with the Contracts Manager for approvals.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Business or related field (Master's preferred), a Secret clearance, and DAWIA Level II. Strong communication and DoD acquisition experience are essential for success.