Contract Specialist

U.S. Federal Solutions, Inc. (USFS) is a management consulting firm with offices and staff in the DC metro area. USFS was founded in 2010 and provides financial management, acquisition management, program management, and data analytic support services to federal and state governments.

Position Overview:

A member of a team that provides acquisition support services to a government agency.

• Perform acquisition strategy planning to include assisting and collecting requirement package(s) for contract file from mission partners.
• The candidate shall assist with solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, analysis, awards and terminations on contracts for the procurement of supplies and services, including complex contracts and high-dollar acquisitions.
• Work requires analysis and evaluation of certified cost and pricing data and other types of pricing information to determine price reasonableness.
• Preparation of contract files and electronic documents is also required.
• The candidate shall independently prepare contracting recommendations for the contracting officer that require research and interpretation of evolving government regulations, policies, guidance, and laws.
• Provide source selection support within limitation of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
• Draft acquisition/contract documentation for supported official(s). Documents include, but not limited to, requirement package documentation, Acquisition Strategy Panel (ASP) briefing slides, Acquisition Plan (AP), Business/Contract Clearance form(s), Request for Proposal (RFP), and contract award(s).
• Perform all pre-award and post-award functions with direction from supported official cradle-to-grave contracting. Submit contract file or document(s) as required.
• Pre-award functions include market research, coordinating with stakeholders (e.g., Small Business Representative), publicizing contract actions, soliciting requirements, drafting evaluation of offeror’s proposal(s), and drafting awards. Meet critical milestones (e.g., package receipt, ESIS, ASP, solicitation, evaluation, award).
• Post-award functions include contract administration (e.g., the exercise of contract options), terminations, and closeout. Meet critical milestones (e.g., provide timely notice and exercise options unilaterally IAW FAR 52.217-9).
• Mentoring and coaching of junior members of team
• Assist in the performance of price and cost analysis.
• Perform contract closeout functions – establish a plan to adhere to GAO mandate for contracting closeout.
  

Work Schedule, Location, and Travel:

• Long Beach, CA

Security Clearance:

• US Citizenship.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree
• At least two (2) years of federal contracting experience, preferably with the VA
• Experience with the electronic Contract Management System (eCMS) and VISTA applications within the past two years.
• Documented experience in, and working knowledge of VA programs is preferable.
• The candidate shall have excellent writing skills and be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• The candidate shall be familiar with FAR and VAAR based procurements.
• All personnel must be proficient in the use of software packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Employer-provided paid Medical / Dental / Vision insurance.
• Employer matching 401K plan.
• PTO
• 11 Federal Holidays
• Additionally voluntary benefits to include Short / Long Term Disability, Term Life, and AD&D Insurance.