Mid-Level Contract Support Specialist

DJS Financial Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DJS Financial Services LLC is seeking three experienced Mid-Level Contract Support Specialists to provide cradle-to-grave federal acquisition support to the Department of Veterans Affairs. You will assist VA Contracting Officers and Contract Specialists from requirements development through award, administration, and closeout in a advisory, non-personal services role.

The selected candidates will support Government decision-makers but will not make binding commitments on behalf of the Federal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 24 semester hours in listed disciplines.
• At least three years of federal contracting experience in the last five years.
• Experience with FAR, agency supplements, and related federal acquisition policies.
• Experience supporting multiple contract types and acquisition actions.
• Ability to draft and review Statements of Work (SOWs) and Performance Work Statements (PWSs).
• Proven ability to conduct cost or price analyses and prepare price-reasonableness recommendations.
• Citizenship: United States citizen; fluent reading/writing/speaking English.

Responsibilities

• Provide cradle-to-grave acquisition support for federal procurements.
• Assist with requirements definition, market research, acquisition planning, and strategy development.
• Draft solicitations, awards, amendments, and related documents in a government contract-writing system.
• Draft post-award modifications, option-year notices, and other contract administration documents.
• Assist with contractor performance monitoring and QA Surveillance Plan activities.
• Prepare contract files and supporting documentation for closeout.
• Develop and analyze Independent Government Cost Estimates.
• Research and analyze technical, cost, and pricing information; evaluate pricing data.
• Review and draft acquisition requirements, SOWs, and PWSs.
• Coordinate with Government leadership, requiring activities, stakeholders, and industry representatives.
• Maintain accurate acquisition documentation in accordance with federal requirements.

Skills

Federal contracting knowledge

Requirements analysis

SOW/PWS drafting

Cost/price analysis

Documentation management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Accounting

Business

Finance

Law

Contracts

Purchasing

Economics

Industrial management

Marketing

Quantitative methods

Organization and management

Tools

MS Teams

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat

Web browsers

Government contract-writing system

SAM.gov

CPARS

FPDS-NG

GSA eBuy

GSA Advantage

SBA.gov

Job description

Brief Description

DJS Financial Services is seeking three experienced Mid-Level Contract Support Specialists to provide cradle-to-grave federal acquisition support to the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Regional Procurement Office Central, Supplies and Services Division.

In this role, you will assist VA Contracting Officers and Contract Specialists with acquisition activities from initial requirements development through award, contract administration, and closeout. This is an advisory, non-personal services position. The selected candidates will support Government decision-makers but will not make binding decisions or commitments on behalf of the Federal Government.

Requirements

• Provide cradle-to-grave acquisition support for federal supplies and services procurements.


• Assist with requirements definition, market research, acquisition planning, and acquisition strategy development.


• Draft solicitations, awards, amendments, and related documents in a Government contract-writing system.


• Draft post-award modifications, option-year notices, and other contract administration documents.


• Assist with contractor performance monitoring and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan activities.


• Prepare contract files and supporting documentation for closeout.


• Develop and analyze Independent Government Cost Estimates.


• Research and analyze technical, cost, and pricing information.


• Evaluate pricing data and draft price-reasonableness analyses and recommendations.


• Review and draft acquisition requirements, Statements of Work, and Performance Work Statements.


• Evaluate procurement packages for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.


• Provide acquisition and business guidance to technical experts, requiring activities, customers, and other stakeholders.


• Conduct cost-benefit analyses and research applicable acquisition policies, regulations, and guidance.


• Coordinate with Government leadership, requiring activities, stakeholders, and industry representatives.


• Maintain accurate and complete acquisition documentation in accordance with applicable federal requirements.

Summary

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited institution; and


• At least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following disciplines:




• Accounting


• Business


• Finance


• Law


• Contracts


• Purchasing


• Economics


• Industrial management


• Marketing


• Quantitative methods


• Organization and management

Applicants must be able to provide transcripts or other documentation verifying the required coursework.

Experience

• At least three years of federal contracting experience obtained within the previous five years.


• Demonstrated experience providing comprehensive pre-award and post-award acquisition support.


• Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, applicable agency supplements, and related federal acquisition policies and procedures.


• Experience supporting multiple contract types and acquisition actions.


• Experience conducting cost or price analyses and preparing price-reasonableness recommendations.


• Experience reviewing or developing acquisition plans, solicitations, SOWs, PWSs, modifications, and closeout documentation.

Technology and Acquisition Systems

Candidates Must Have Working Knowledge Of

• Microsoft Teams


• Microsoft Word


• Microsoft Excel


• Microsoft Outlook


• Microsoft PowerPoint


• Microsoft SharePoint


• Adobe Acrobat


• Major web browsers


• A Government contract-writing system


• SAM.gov


• Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System


• Federal Procurement Data System–Next Generation


• GSA eBuy


• GSA Advantage


• SBA.gov

Citizenship and Communication Requirements

• Must be a United States citizen. No exceptions.


• Must read, write, and speak English fluently.


• Must communicate effectively through Microsoft Teams, telephone, and email.

Equal Employment Opportunity

DJS Financial Services LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

DJS Financial Services LLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. Applicants requiring an accommodation may contact Human Resources for assistance.

This position is contingent upon contract award, Government approval, successful completion of applicable security requirements, and availability of funding.