Impactful DoD SOF Contract Specialist

Apogee Engineering; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee Engineering offers an exciting opportunity for a Contract Specialist in Tampa, Florida, to support Special Operations Forces Acquisition. In this full-time role, you will engage in comprehensive procurement processes, prepare necessary documentation, and conduct price analysis while ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in DoD Acquisition Contracts. A Secret clearance and effective communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen.
• Must have and maintain a Secret clearance.
• DAWIA Practitioner Equivalency IAW the PWS (DAWIA level II equivalent).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in DoD Acquisition Contracts execution.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and provide informed guidance on acquisition.
• Prepare pre-solicitation documentation.
• Staff documentation for reviews and approvals.
• Conduct price and cost analysis.
• Prepare contract award documentation.

Skills

Effective communication

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Fact-finding and analysis techniques

Knowledge of PD2 software

Price and cost analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field

Tools

Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2)

Job description

Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for a Contract Specialist to support Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics' (SOF AT&L) Program Executive Office for SOF Warrior (PEO-SW). PEO-SW delivers a broad, mission-focused portfolio of SOF-peculiar capabilities across the land, sea, air, cyber, and space domains to ensure operators retain decisive lethality, survivability, and readiness. Through multiple program offices and close collaboration with customers, partners, and industry, PEO-SW rapidly develops, procures, and fields advanced technologies and equipment aligned to USSOCOM and Department priorities, including homeland defense, deterrence, partner interoperability, and strengthening the defense industrial base. The organization is driven by "warfighting and acquisition at the speed of war," ensuring SOF forces are equipped to counter evolving threats and win on the objective.

This is a full-time position located at MacDill, AFB, FL.

Contract Specialist Location

US-FL-Tampa ID

2026-1792


Category
Contracts
Position Type
Hidden (2049)
Remote
No


Overview

Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for a Contract Specialist to support Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics' (SOF AT&L) Program Executive Office for SOF Warrior (PEO-SW). PEO-SW delivers a broad, mission-focused portfolio of SOF-peculiar capabilities across the land, sea, air, cyber, and space domains to ensure operators retain decisive lethality, survivability, and readiness. Through multiple program offices and close collaboration with customers, partners, and industry, PEO-SW rapidly develops, procures, and fields advanced technologies and equipment aligned to USSOCOM and Department priorities, including homeland defense, deterrence, partner interoperability, and strengthening the defense industrial base. The organization is driven by "warfighting and acquisition at the speed of war," ensuring SOF forces are equipped to counter evolving threats and win on the objective.

This is a full-time position located at MacDill, AFB, FL.

Responsibilities

Independently and proficiently conducts appropriate research using a variety of resources available to the acquisition community (e.g., FAR, other regulatory guidance) in order to provide informed guidance and applicable courses of action (COAs) to a wide range of customers
• Independently prepares pre-solicitation documentation to include, but not limited to Determination and Findings (D&F) and Small Business coordination (DD Form 2579)
• Staffs pre-solicitation documentation for appropriate review and approvals and posts applicable notices in the Federal Business Opportunities as required
• Independently prepares solicitations and amendments in Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2) (or relevant contract writing system) for Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) review and approval
• Staffs all solicitation/amendment documentation for appropriate review and approvals and posts notices in the Federal Business Opportunities as required
• Conducts price and cost analysis; proficiently use the variety of techniques, including but not limited to, working with DCAA and/or DCMA as necessary, to determine fair and reasonable prices
• Independently reviews evaluation input from a variety of sources (e.g. technical program and DCAA personnel), provides necessary feedback, and prepares contract negotiation positions (such as PNM and BCM) for PCO review and approval
• Independently prepares contract award (or agreements) and amendments in PD2 (or relevant writing system) for PCO review and approval
• Staffs all award/amendment documentation for appropriate review and approvals and posts notices in the Federal Business Opportunities as required
• Independently prepares post-award documentation to include, but not limited to contract modifications and memorandums for record
• Independently and proficiently conducts all contract administration functions retained by USSOCOM
• Establishes and maintains quality contract files that are auditable, repeatable, and defendable
• Actively participates in IPTs and guides and assists team members, technical program personnel, sales representatives, local suppliers, and/or contractors on acquisition and business related issues in a professional manner

Qualifications

Minimum Experience: Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret clearance Certifications: DAWIA Practitioner Equivalency IAW the PWS (DAWIA level II equivalent). Education: Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field Years of Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in DoD Acquisition Contracts execution

• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written.
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft (MS) Office Suite software.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of fact-finding, analysis and resolution of contracting problems, and the ability to recommend concrete action plans to solve problems.
• Working knowledge of the Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2) contract writing software.
• Knowledge of price and cost analysis sufficient to review proposals and established rates to determine price reasonableness or to determine a negotiation position

Additional Information
Location: MacDill, AFB, FL
On-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-Site
Travel: 10%

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