Federal Contract Specialist

Road Map Consulting, LLC; Kittery (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Road Map Consulting, LLC in the United States is seeking Contract Specialists to execute and document pre-award, award and post-award procurement actions, including price analysis, contract writing, evaluation support and contract administration.

You will review requests, prepare independent cost estimates, draft RFQs/RFPs, support evaluations and maintain acquisition records in a controlled environment requiring U.S. citizenship and DAWIA Level II or equivalent.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of government contracting experience across commercial/non-commercial supplies/services, IDIQ contracts, and task/delivery orders.
• Bachelor's degree required; experience cannot substitute for the degree.
• U.S. citizenship is mandatory.
• DAWIA Contracting Professional Certification or equivalent (e.g., DAWIA Level II, FAC-C).
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365.
• Expert knowledge of federal contracting laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Competence with e-commerce and automated acquisition systems.

Responsibilities

• Review procurement requests and requirements packages; conduct market research and support acquisition planning.
• Prepare independent cost/price estimates, evaluate pricing and large datasets, and develop supporting analysis.
• Draft RFQs, RFPs and other solicitation packages, including contract terms and conditions.
• Support technical and price evaluations, source-selection documentation, pre-negotiation planning and award preparation.
• Prepare task/delivery order and contract documents; maintain acquisition records and enter required procurement reporting data.
• Prepare modifications, option-exercise packages and post-award records; assist with performance issues and closeout.

Skills

DAWIA Contracting Level II

Federal contracting laws knowledge

Microsoft 365 proficiency

U.S. citizenship

Analytical and pricing analysis

Documentation and recordkeeping

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

ePS

SPS/PD2

FPDS-NG

SAM

PIEE

CLS

EDA

SPRS

Job description

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 40 hours per week

Job Summary

Road Map Consulting (RMC) is seeking Contract Specialists to execute and document pre-award, award and post-award procurement actions, including price analysis, contract writing, evaluation support and contract administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Review procurement requests, requirements packages and justifications; conduct market research and support acquisition planning.
• Prepare independent cost/price estimates, evaluate pricing and large datasets, and develop supporting analysis.
• Draft RFQs, RFPs and other solicitation packages, including contract terms and conditions.
• Support technical and price evaluations, source-selection documentation, pre-negotiation planning and award preparation.
• Prepare task/delivery order and contract documents; maintain acquisition records and enter required procurement reporting data.
• Prepare modifications, option-exercise packages and post-award records; assist with performance issues and closeout.

Required Qualifications

• At least 5 years of government contracting experience covering commercial and non-commercial supplies/services, IDIQ contracts, and task/delivery orders.
• Bachelor's degree (business preferred). Experience cannot substitute for the degree, and education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• U.S. citizenship is mandatory.
• DAWIA Contracting Professional Certification or recognized equivalent, with examples listed as DAWIA Level II, FAC-C (new criteria), FAC-C-DoD, or legacy FAC-C Level II.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365.
• Expert knowledge of federal contracting laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Competence with e-commerce and automated acquisition systems.

Required Skills and Competencies

Federal Acquisition and Procurement

• Pre-award, award and post-award procurement activities.
• Federal contracting laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Acquisition planning and market research.
• Independent cost/price estimates and price analysis.
• Contract writing and solicitation preparation (RFQs and RFPs).
• Technical and price evaluations.
• Pre-negotiation planning and award preparation.
• Contract administration and acquisition recordkeeping.
• Commercial and non-commercial supplies/services contracting.
• IDIQ contracts and task/delivery orders.
• Contract modifications and option-exercise packages.
• Contract performance issue support and closeout.
• Procurement reporting and documentation.

Federal Acquisition Systems and Platforms

Candidates should demonstrate extensive proficiency and working experience with:

• Contract Writing Systems: ePS, SPS/PD2.
• Procurement Reporting and Vendor Systems: FPDS-NG, SAM.
• Procurement Integrated Enterprise Systems: PIEE, CLS, EDA, SPRS.
• Government Property Tools: Government property management systems and tools.
• Automated Acquisition and E-Commerce Systems: Competence with automated acquisition and e-commerce platforms.

Microsoft Office and Data Analysis

• Microsoft 365, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Adobe Acrobat.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, including:
• HLOOKUP, VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP.
• Conditional formatting with custom formulas.
• Complex and nested formulas.
• Evaluation and analysis of pricing information and large datasets.
• Strong professional communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to protect sensitive acquisition information.
• Ability to work in a controlled-access setting.

Work Location and Schedule

• Work is primarily on-site, five days per week.
• 40-hour workweek, excluding applicable holidays/curtailment days.
• Daily shifts fall within 6:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.