Procurement Specialist III

Pace Llc; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k with employer match

Job summary

Pace LLC seeks a Procurement Specialist III to provide end-to-end procurement and contracting support for a federal government client in the DC metro area. The role emphasizes pre-award analysis, market research, IGCE/QASP, and post-award contract modifications in a fast-paced government contracting environment.

Hybrid work arrangement in Alexandria, VA with in-office 1–2 days per week. Requires public trust clearance and extensive experience with FAR-based acquisitions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement/contracting experience.
• Experience with cost and price analysis.
• Proficiency with federal contracting tools (PD2, SPS, ECWM, CON-IT).
• Experience in Federal Government contracting preferred.
• R&D and S&T acquisition and construction contracting experience.

Responsibilities

• Review acquisition packages and provide recommendations for FAR-based acquisitions.
• Support market research, IGCE, and QASP preparation.
• Assist in cost/price analysis and in preparing award documents.
• Prepare contract modifications and related records; support COR processes.
• Assist with FOIA responses and document retrieval for contracts.

Skills

Procurement/Contracting experience

Cost and price analysis

Federal government contracting

Contract modification and contract écr

R&D and S&T acquisition

Education

Master's degree or Bachelor's degree with 5 years experience

Tools

PD2

SPS

Prism

ConWrite

ECWM

CON-IT

Job description

Procurement Specialist III

WHO WE ARE

PACE LLC is a government contracting firm based in the Washington, DC area. We are dedicated to providing first-class professional support, leadership, and performance to meet the goals and objectives of our clients.

THE POSITION

PACE LLC is currently seeking a Procurement Specialist III for a full-time position in the DMV area. The Procurement Specialist III will provide a full range of procurement and contracting services in support of the customer's acquisition activities. This position supports the PACE LLC government contracting client, which is a United States federal agency.

DUTIES

• Pre-Award Acquisition Support:
  • Review acquisition packages for assigned requirements to provide recommendations for FAR-based acquisitions.
  • Provide support in preparing market research, IGCE, and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP);
  • Provide recommendations for FAR-based acquisition strategy for procuring required supplies or services by performing market analysis.
  • Provide support in preparing pre-award file documents for review and approval
• Award Support:
  • Perform administrative reviews of proposals and quotes.
  • Perform cost and price analysis.
  • Assist in the preparation of award documents such as Price Reasonable and Basis of Award memorandums.
• Post-Award Acquisition Support:
  • Prepare contract modifications such as administrative, options exercise, and supplemental agreements for review and approval
  • Prepare supporting documentation such as memorandum for records, options exercise determination.
  • Ensure all modification award files are complete and final documents are uploaded.
  • Assist in resolving invoice payment issues in WAWF/DFAS in collaboration with assigned CORs.
  • Assist by creating new contract file records to include uploading contract related documents.
  • Assist Contracting Officers with the COR appointment process
  • Assist Contracting Officers and Contract Specialist with locating the necessary documents to respond to FOIA requests.
  • Assist Contracting Officers and Contract Specialists as needed

SKILLS

• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience as a Procurement Specialist, Contracting Specialist or Contracts Manager.
• Experience supporting cost and price analysis, cost-reimbursement utilizing costing and pricing skills.
• Recent experience with contract modification utilizing contract writing software, such as PD2, SPS, Prism, ConWrite, Enterprise Contract Writing Module (ECWM), CON-IT.
• Experience as a Procurement Specialist supporting the Federal Government required.
• Experience with research and development (R&D) and scientific and technology (S&T) acquisition and construction contracting.

Public Trust level clearance is required.

EXPERIENCE

• PD2 (Procurement Desktop Defense), Standard Procurement System (SPS) contracting writing system
• Enterprise Contract Writing Module (ECWM) and CON-IT (Contracting Information Technology)
• WAWF, Contract Closeout Module, SharePoint, RMA or similar federal procurement applications.
• Construction contracting experience preferred but not required.
• Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) or Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)

CERTIFICATIONS:

• DAWIA or FAC-C Level II/III (Contracting); CFCM; or CPCM

EDUCATION

• Master's degree or Bachelor's degree with additional 5 years of experience.

LOCATION

• Alexandria, VA (hybrid- in office 1-2 days per week, subject to change)

THE PERKS

PACE culture supports a strong work life balance and offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include healthcare (medical, dental, vision and disability) and 401k program where employees are fully vested in their own contributions, as well as the employer-provided match, from their first day of contribution.

THE COMPANY

PACE offers a realm of quality and excellence that rises above their competitors. We are the champions and trusted advisors of government & industry leaders. We are the value-proposition you seek to enhance your PACE of excellence!

PACE LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and it is our policy to consider all applicants for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. EOE/M/F/D/V