Senior Contracts Specialist

Isys Technologies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

I2X Technologies is seeking a Senior Contract Specialist to support a customer in Washington, D.C. The role is on-site and requires US citizenship. You will develop SOAs, review bids, and lead negotiations with vendors, ensuring contract compliance and effective end-user coordination.

The position emphasizes strong procurement knowledge, excellent written and oral communication, and the ability to manage complex procurement processes across multiple programs.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Requires four years of progressively responsible work experience handling procurement from solicitation through contract closeout.
• Excellent knowledge of contracting and procurement regulations, laws, practices, principles, policies, standards.

Responsibilities

• Develops the Solicitation Offer and Award Package (SOA) for non-standardized procurements, including SOW, evaluation criteria, cost/price format, and terms.
• Plans, organizes, prioritizes, and performs multiple tasks in an orderly, efficient manner.
• Stays current with market trends, regulations, and vendors; ensures competitive solicitation of vendors.

Skills

Contract management

Bid evaluation

Negotiation

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Job description

Minimum Clearance Required

US Citizen

Responsibilities

I2X Technologies is a reputable technology services company to the Federal Government. Whether the focus is on space exploration, national security, cyber security, or cutting-edge engineering applications, I2X is ready to offer you the chance to make a real-world impact in your field and for your country. We provide long-term growth and development. Headquartered in Colorado, I2X is engaged in programs across the country and in more than 20 states. Our programs support multiple Federal agencies, the Department of Defense and often focused on the space initiatives of our government customers.

I2X Technologies is seeking a Senior Contract Specialist to support ongoing activities for a customer in Washington D.C. This position will be on-site and will require a U.S Citizenship

• Develops the Solicitation Offer and Award Package (SOA) for non-standardized procurements including construction projects. Coordinates with the end user and other stake holders to ensure the quality and completeness of the SOA including the Statement of Work (SOW), evaluation criteria, cost/price format, and any other special terms and conditions.
• Plans, organizes, prioritizes, and performs multiple tasks to perform job functions in an orderly efficient manner.
• Stays current with market trends, cost histories, applicable laws, policies, products, and vendors. Ensures that a competitive group of vendors are solicited.
• Receives and evaluates bids for compliance and responsiveness. Oversees technical and cost team evaluations. Handles all communication between Board and vendors.
• Develops effective negotiation plans and strategies. Leads negotiations with vendors.
• Resolves solicitation issues, protests, and disputes
• Ensures that Board Policy and Procurement procedures are followed. Oversees management and legal review of contracts. Recommends contract award.
• Administers awarded contracts to ensure compliance with all terms and conditions. Coordinates with COTR on technical and end user issues and product acceptance. Takes appropriate action to resolve contractor non-performance, reviews and negotiates contract claims/disputes and termination proposals.
• Ensures data quality and inputs information in automated systems.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, management, economics, mathematics, English, or government, or equivalent experience required.
• Requires four years of progressively responsible work experience handling the procurement process from solicitation through contract closeout.
• Excellent knowledge of contracting and procurement regulations, contracting laws, practices, principles, policies, standards, and regulations.
• Requires experience with government and commercial statues and regulations, contracting principles and best practices, and solicitations.
• Must be able to compose, read, comprehend and interpret written materials of moderate to complex difficulty on procurement related issues.
• Excellent analytical ability, oral and written communications skills, and strong organizational capabilities required.
• A demonstrated commitment to a strong customer service philosophy.

Essential Requirements:

• US Citizenship is required

Additional Information:In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the annual base salary range for this position is listed. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. I2X Technologies considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly sit, walk, stand and climb stairs and steps. May require walking long distance from parking to work station. Occasionally, movement that requires twisting at the neck and/or trunk more than the average person, squatting/ stooping/kneeling, reaching above the head, and forward motion will be required. The employee will continuously be required to repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times. Manual and finger dexterity are essential to this position. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, depth perception and telling differences among colors. The employee must be able to communicate through speech with clients and public. Hearing requirements include conversation in both quiet and noisy environments. Lifting may require floor to waist, waist to shoulder, or shoulder to overhead movement of up to 20 pounds. This position demands tolerance for various levels of mental stress.

I2X Technologies does not discriminate, and the company provides equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, pregnancy or parenthood, handicap or disability, genetics, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.

I2X Technologies adheres to all federal, state and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against you in violation of these laws. I2X Technologies reserves the right to apply CIRI Shareholder preference to qualified Shareholders in employment and advancement opportunities.

I2X Technologies participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Reasonable Accommodation:

I2X Technologies will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with I2X Technologies, please email [e-mail].