Huntsville, AL30+ days ago
Required Qualifications: • Bachelors degree from an accredited institution • Six (6) years direct relevant experience in cradle to grave Department of War contracting, including actions exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) • Knowledge of contracting for a variety of products and services for major systems, research and development (R&D), and/or complex programs using a wide range of contracting methodologies • Demonstrated experience in writing and staffing pre-award and post-award related contract documentation • Knowledge of Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), and Firm Fixed Price (FFP) type contracts • On-site presence with customer at Redstone Arsenal is a must • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, & PowerPoint • Must have and maintain a SECRET security clearance with the ability to obtain a TOP SECRET TSSCI security clearance. Contract Specialist Duties and Responsibilities: • Developing contract requirement acquisition packages • Recommending the appropriate contract type or contract method for the product or service being procured, as well as recommending and/or implementing courses of action which may depart from previous approaches to include contracts with extremely stringent time frames • Establishing and monitoring acquisition milestones to ensure progress toward award • Writing and staffing various documents such as market research reports, procurement plans, justifications, determinations, and findings, and other supporting documents for approval at higher levels • Reviewing performance work statements and statements of work to ensure they adequately describe requirements • Recommending and/or implementing courses of action which may depart from previous approaches to include contracts with extremely stringent time frames • Providing sound business advice, guidance, training, and assistance to team members and technical or program personnel on procurement processes, contractual language, legal responsibilities, and acquisition and business-related issues.