Journeyman Contract Specialist - Military Veterans

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™

ASRC FEDERAL is seeking a qualified Journeyman Contract Specialist to fill a position at DTRA facility at Ft. Belvoir, VA location

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• The individual will be involved in planning contracting program objectives for procuring a variety of complex requirements; analyzing contracting issues and determines recommended courses of action; executing post-award contract performance management actions with contracts (those with cost reimbursement and/or those with incentive arrangements); evaluating contractor performance for compliance with terms and conditions of contracts; and procuring and planning acquisition for standard or specialized items.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

• Two (2-4)+ years of contract specialist experience OR at least 1 year of specialized experience of the following:
  • Negotiation or bidding contracts by using a wide range of contracting methods
  • Planning contracting program objectives for procuring a variety of complex requirements
  • Analyzing contracting issues and determines recommended course of action
  • Executing post-award contract performance management actions with contracts, those with cost reimbursement and/or those with incentive arrangements; and
  • Evaluating contractor performance for compliance with terms and conditions of contracts.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) 4 additional years of experience

CLEARANCE LEVEL:

• Able to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance - Secret

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to analyze and review all applicable policies, guidance and regulations to make contracting recommendations
• Experience providing cost and price analysis to determine price reasonableness
• Experience in the acquisition strategy planning, requirements review and Performance Work Statement (PWS)/Statement of Work (SOW) development in collaboration with customers
• Experience performing market research/analysis to determine availability of the requirement
• Experience reviewing procurement requests to determine whether, based on market analysis, the requirement can be performed by small businesses
• Ability to perform cost/price analysis of complex contractor proposals to include familiarity with DCAA and DCMA rate reviews, pre-award surveys, etc.
• Knowledge of federal and agency laws, regulations, and procedures applicable to the acquisition process and to the award and administration of DTRA contracts
• Knowledge and recent experience (within the last 3 years) as a contract specialist planning, negotiating, and administering cost-reimbursement contracts
• Knowledge of contract administration principles and the practices to monitor contractor performance on contracts
• SPS skills/knowledge

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Normal office environment with telework four (4) days a week.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.