Contracting Specialist IIWho We AreThinkTek LLC is an SBA-certified 8(a) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing program and project management, strategic planning, systems engineering, and IT operations support to federal government clients.Position DescriptionThinkTek is seeking a mid-level Contracting Specialist to support federal acquisition and procurement activities. The successful candidate will apply knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), process acquisitions across a variety of contract types and acquisition methods, and provide independent analysis and recommendations to support government decision-making. This role requires experience with federal contracting procedures, acquisition vehicles, and contract administration, along with strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.ResponsibilitiesProcess and support federal acquisitions in accordance with applicable FAR requirements and agency-specific regulations.Apply knowledge of various contract types, including Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Cost-Reimbursement, Labor Hour (LH), and Time-and-Materials (T&M) contracts.Support acquisitions involving the following FAR provisions and procedures:GSAR Subpart 538.71 and Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) acquisitions.FAR Part 12: Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services.FAR Part 13: Simplified Acquisition Procedures.FAR Part 37: Service Contracting.FAR Part 43: Contract Modifications.FAR 4.804: Closeout of Contract Files.Support various federal acquisition mechanisms, including Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), and associated task, delivery, call, and purchase orders.Independently analyze assigned work, identify issues, and provide feedback and recommendations to the Government.Assist with acquisition planning, procurement documentation, contract processing, and administration as required.Utilize Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications to manage documentation, communications, and acquisition-related activities.Conduct internet research and collaborate with government stakeholders and team members to support acquisition objectives.Utilize the FAA Enterprise Service Center (ESC) version of PRISM to support contracting and acquisition functions.RequiredBachelor's degree and at least five years of relevant experience; or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management, along with five years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience consistent with the applicable position requirements.Federal Acquisition Certification (FAC) Level II.Demonstrated experience performing mid-level Contract Specialist functions.Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and applicable federal acquisition procedures.Knowledge of and experience working with multiple contract types, including FFP, Cost-Reimbursement, LH, and T&M.Experience processing acquisitions under applicable FAR provisions, including commercial acquisitions, simplified acquisition procedures, service contracting, contract modifications, and contract closeout.Knowledge of IDIQ contracts, BPAs, and associated task, delivery, call, and purchase orders.Ability to independently analyze assignments, exercise sound judgment, and provide clear, actionable feedback to the Government.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel, and Google Workspace applications, including Calendar, Sheets, Chat, Gmail, Docs, Slides, Drive, and Meet.Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, analytical, and internet research skills.PreferredExperience using the FAA Enterprise Service Center (ESC) version of PRISM.Experience supporting Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) acquisitions.Pay RangeThe anticipated annual salary range for this position is $80,030 – $89,020. This range is a good-faith estimate and not a guarantee of compensation. Final compensation will be based on factors including experience, education, skills, geographic location, internal equity, market data, and applicable contract requirements, and may fall outside the posted range.ThinkTek LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. ThinkTek offers medical, dental, and vision insurance to all full-time employees; PTO and a variety of other paid leave options are also available. You can read more about ThinkTek benefits at https://www.thinktekllc.com/careers/.