Entry-Level Federal Contract Specialist

Tessera; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSA

Holidays

Job summary

Tessera, a national non-profit government contractor, seeks a Contract Specialist – Entry Level to support US Coast Guard acquisitions at Alameda. The role, based on a full-time schedule, involves preparing procurement packages under SAT and drafting solicitations for commercial and non-commercial items.

Applicants should have at least one year of relevant government acquisition experience, familiarity with FAR, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Experience with Federal, state or local government acquisitions preferred.
• Familiarity with FAR regulations preferred.
• Experience with government procurement systems like FPDS-NG is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with technical experts and USCG contracting personnel to assist with procurement packages under SAT ($250K).
• Identify and apply appropriate simplified acquisition methods compliant with regulations.
• Draft solicitations and synopsize responses for commercial and non-commercial items under SAT.
• Perform post-award duties: manage performance, pay invoices, close orders.

Skills

FAR knowledge

FPDS-NG experience

Microsoft Office

Tools

FPDS-NG

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tessera, a national non-profit government contractor, seeks a Contract Specialist – Entry Level to support US Coast Guard acquisitions at Alameda. The role, based on a full-time schedule, involves preparing procurement packages under SAT and drafting solicitations for commercial and non-commercial items.

Applicants should have at least one year of relevant government acquisition experience, familiarity with FAR, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.