Contract Specialist

Contract Specialist Universal Solutions International Inc Lexington, KY Job Details 1 hour ago Qualifications Federal Acquisition Regulations Bachelor's degree Government contract management Full Job Description USI is seeking a Contracts Specialist to provide support to

PEO SOFSA

for the full range of cradle to grave contracting activities. Support shall cover a wide range of customers on acquisitions to include procurement of complex and diversified items, services, and research and development.

This position will:

Provide support to organizations requiring contracting services as directed by the government. Perform market research/analysis to determine availability of the requirement, analyzes market trends, commercial practices, conditions, and technological advances, and selects appropriate techniques and procedures to solve any acquisition problem. Analyze difficult contracting issues and determine recommended courses of action, which may depart from previous approaches. Provide business advice and assistance to technical personnel involved in development of the statement of work or data requirements. Support both classified and unclassified efforts. This position is subject to special programs and read-ons. Assist with the request for proposal (RFP) preparations. Assist the supporting proposal evaluation, assisting the USG Contracting Officers in negotiations. Assist with reviews of contractor performance and reports of contract discrepancies. Assist with the administration and completion of contract/task order/purchase order modifications to include closeouts.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College or University 5 years of experience with Standard Procurement System (SPS) Operates within a multifunctional environment supporting many customers Extensive experience with USSOCOM procurement policies Adept knowledge of the FAR, DFAR, and SOFAR Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Action Acquisition Level II Contracting certification or equivalent Active 'SECRET' Security Clearance