Position SummaryThe Mid-Level Contract Support Specialist shall:Provide comprehensive acquisition support throughout the Federal acquisition lifecycle, including pre-award and post-award activities.Conduct research and analysis of technical, acquisition, cost, and pricing information to support procurement and Contracting Officer decision-making.Research, review, interpret, and apply Federal acquisition policies, regulations, directives, guidance, and procedures, including the FAR and VAAR.Review and/or assist in developing acquisition requirements and procurement documentation to ensure acquisition packages are complete, accurate, sound, and sufficient.Provide acquisition and business advice and assistance to technical experts, requiring activities, program personnel, customers, and other stakeholders.Analyze and assist with the development of Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) and supporting documentation.Work collaboratively with technical experts and Contracting Officers to ensure project milestones, schedules, requirements, and deliverables are accurately reflected in contractual documents and project plans.Plan, coordinate, evaluate, and execute logistical and acquisition-related actions necessary to support organizational missions and program requirements.Support the planning, preparation, development, execution, and maintenance of acquisition plans, acquisition strategies, and program office acquisition administration functions.Research applicable policies, guidance, regulations, and historical acquisition information to support Contracting Officer decisions.Coordinate with Government leadership, staff, technical personnel, program offices, and other stakeholders to conduct analyses and develop recommended courses of action.Assist with the preparation and performance of cost-benefit analyses supporting acquisition and business decisions.Analyze and evaluate pricing and cost data and assist in developing price reasonableness recommendations for Contracting Officer review and determination.Assist in establishing appropriate parameters, controls, and administrative processes to ensure contracts are executed in accordance with applicable terms and conditions.Assist with monitoring contractor performance and identifying and resolving contract administration matters involving changes, claims, payments, deliverables, and related issues.Prepare and/or draft contract modifications and associated supporting documentation.Support Contracting Officers and Contract Specialists throughout all phases of acquisition involving contract modifications, change orders, supplemental agreements, and delivery orders.Prepare and support justification and approval documentation when required.Maintain accurate, complete, and organized acquisition and contract documentation in accordance with applicable Government requirements.Perform additional acquisition and contract support activities necessary to support organizational and mission requirements.MarketingQuantitative MethodsOrganization and Management RequirementsCandidates must possess:Bachelor's degree in any field and at least twenty-four [24] semester hours in any combination of: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, and organization and management.A minimum of three (3) recent years of relevant Federal contracting experience within the last five (5) years.Demonstrated experience conducting comprehensive Federal contract acquisition support services.Documented experience supporting both pre-award and post-award acquisition processes and activities.Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).Working knowledge of the Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR).Knowledge of other applicable Federal acquisition regulations, policies, procedures, and directives.
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