Responsibilities: Works under the general supervision of COR and Division leadership to provide contract management support across two FTA acquisition divisions Delivers mid-level subject matter expertise (FAC-C Level II equivalent) to support program and technical staff across the full acquisition lifecycle for services and commercial requirements The contractor must have mid-level expert knowledge and hands-on experience (equivalent to at least FAC Level II training and experience) in Federal acquisitions and acquisition operations (see www.fai.gov website for more information concerning the competencies for FAC-C Level II.) Assists program offices with preparing Purchase Request (PR) packages for system entry, ensuring all required supporting documentation is properly compiled and validated Reviews acquisition packages prior to submission to the Acquisition Office, assists in the review of existing contracts to determine compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies Collaborates with program personnel and subject matter experts (CORs and program offices) to guide acquisition planning, draft evaluation criteria, and develop core procurement documentation--including Acquisition Plans, SOW/SOO/PWS specifications, Market Research Reports, D&Fs, J&As, and Fair Opportunity exceptions Conducts market research and performs cost analyses to build robust Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) and business case models supporting acquisition planning Understand cost and price analysis as well as possess the capability to assist with analyses Ability to use different contract types such as FFP, Cost Reimbursable, LH, T&M etc. for actions Knowledge of and hands-on experience with contract writing systems such as PRISM is desirable Leverages deep acquisition expertise to administer diverse contract vehicles, including Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, task/delivery orders, Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), call orders, purchase orders, and Inter-agency Agreements (IAAs) Performs post-award contract administration functions--including tracking deliverables, managing routine modifications, and monitoring performance metrics--to ensure operational continuity across program and acquisition divisions Attend relevant meetings involving the program and acquisitions office Take meeting notes and use various methods of communication to effectively communicate with people at various levels of the organization Must possess demonstrated ability to handle complex problems through resolution, assist with validation of data, completes tasks needed to successfully assist with advertising, soliciting, constructing, awarding, and administering contractual actions (i.e. contract modifications) The contractor shall assist with preparing contract actions for closeout which the COR will provide to FTA's closeout teams. As required, assists in the performance of market research and trends, as they apply to the program, with guidance of the Acquisition Liaison As required, assists with the development of source selection evaluation criteria Coordinates and works with the technical experts and the contracting office to ensure project milestones are reflected in the contractual documents and project plan Qualifications and Education Requirements: Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, or higher degree Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience and knowledge as well as hands-on experience utilizing the FAR to assist with procurements.