Education and Experience:
- Minimum education: Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, acquisition management, accounting, business administration, economics, or finance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Must be organized, detail-oriented, timely, and customer service oriented.
- Skills in managing and prioritizing multiple assignments with strict deadlines and ability to coordinate efforts among many offices.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written). Expertise in preparing/presenting information/data via oral briefing(s) and/or by written reports.
Desired but not required:
- Hands-on work as a contract specialist / contracting officer on federal government contracts, particularly in services and construction/facilities contracting. Preferred experience in:
- Pre-award contracting functions and artifact development supporting solicitations.
- Experience with awards, negotiations, and review of post-award contracting artifacts and deliverables.
- Experience with fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, or a combination of contracting methods.
- Experience conducting negotiations during the procurement process; experience performing post-award functions and price/cost analysis
- Experience in federal acquisition methods and techniques and understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulations and government procurement policies.
- Knowledge of the legislation, regulations, and methods used in contracting; and knowledge of business and industry practices, sources of supply, cost factors, and requirements characteristics required.
Clearance Requirements: This position requires an active SECRET security clearance. Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Physical Requirements: In addition to the skills and qualifications mentioned above, candidates must, at a minimum, be able to meet the following physical requirements.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
- Ability to use stairs without assistance
- Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers
- Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer