Senior Contracting Specialist

DoD Program Management Contracting SpecialistWe are in search of a highly motivated candidate who possesses a decade of proven expertise in managing DoD Program Management contracting procedures, spanning from the initial planning phase to long-term sustainment. Ideal candidates will demonstrate outstanding communication and customer service abilities, coupled with a strong background in the field.ResponsibilitiesProvide methods, processes, and tools to strive for cost, schedule, and performance efficiencies as related to procurement strategiesIdentify and correct problems and make recommendations as they relate to programmatic contract managementDevelop and update documentation to support the above such as briefs, training packages, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), policy updates, and guidebooksProvide administrative and advisory support as required during GovernmentProvide overarching assistance with programmatic contract related mattersAdvise the Government on areas such as PWS development, CLIN structure, evaluation criteria Interpret and provide expert advice on contracting policy, regulation and statute when requestedSupport contract strategies, planning, coordinating, developing, analyzing, and issue resolutionDevelop, collect, analyze, and prepare metrics data for wide contract planning and actionsAssist the Government in maintaining a conformed contract, including exhibits, appendices, award fee payments, security requirements and any other changes due to contract modificationsSkills Required We are seeking a highly motivated individual with 10 years of demonstrated experience in DoD Program Management contracting processes throughout the entire lifecycle encompassing the initial planning phase through to sustainment. Successful candidates will have excellent communication and customer service skills in addition to:Experience executing DoDD , DoDI , SECNAVINST 5000.2 series governing acquisition programs in the DoD Components, and other acquisition management policies addressed in DoD 5000 seriesExperience with executing statutory and policy procurement-related requirements (FAR, DFARS, NMCARS, DoD 5000 series)Experience developing contract strategies to incentivize industry performance; conduct market research; acquisition planning; cost and price analysis, solicitation and selection of sources; and perform all phases of contract administrationMust be able to work autonomously and within a team collaborative environmentExperience developing contract documents, e.g.

Request for Proposals, Statements of Work, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRL), Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN), DD-254's, Acquisition Plans, Source Selection Plans, Justifications, Approvals, Determinations and FindingsExperience coordinating Industry DaysExperience managing contracts, to include preparation of Procurement Requests, Modification Requests, Technical Direction Letters/Technical Instructions, and tracking obligations/expenditures, and deliverablesDoD Secret Clearance requiredEducationBachelor's degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciencesSalary Range: $80,000.00 - $125,000.00/Year, DOE