Contracting Specialist, Journeyman

Job Requirements brevard county, FL Secret Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified Salary not specified Join Premium to unlock estimated salaries Job Description Job Description Strategic ACI is seeking a Journeyman Contracting Specialist to support federal acquisition operations at a Department of the Air Force installation. In this role you will work directly alongside Air Force Contracting Officers at the Acquisition Management Integration Center (AMIC), executing the full range of pre- and post-award contracting activities across a diverse portfolio of defense acquisitions. This is an on-site, full-time position requiring an active security clearance.

Responsibilities:

Execute cradle-to-grave contracting support including acquisition planning, milestone development, solicitation preparation, and contract formation across multiple contract types and acquisition strategies. Conduct and document market research, develop acquisition strategies, and prepare acquisition planning documentation. Perform cost and price analyses, develop independent government cost estimates, and prepare price negotiation memoranda across FFP, cost-type, and T&M contract structures. Prepare determinations and justifications, synopses, and solicitation packages including cost contract vehicles. Execute post-award contract administration including modifications, option exercises, invoice resolution in WAWF, and contract closeout. Maintain accurate, complete contract files and deliver polished, defensible acquisition documentation to support Government decision-making. Provide advisory and analytical support to Government contracting officers and acquisition teams (does not perform inherently governmental functions).

Qualifications:

Required:

Active Secret clearance required. TS/SCI required for on-site performance and must be obtainable. Personnel may perform duties with Secret clearance while TS/SCI eligibility is being adjudicated, as authorized by the Government. Bachelor's degree with focus in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Law, Economics, Public Administration, Managerial Administration or related business discipline. 5+ years of experience as a contracting specialist in a federal government organization. 5+ years of experience supporting contracting officers on actions within the scope of limited warrant authorities (e.g., simplified acquisition, commercial acquisitions, and mid-tier procurements). DAWIA Level II certification, Back to Basics Contracting Professional certification, or equivalent. Demonstrated working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and applicable agency supplements, with the ability to apply current policies, updates, and guidance. Proficiency in contract writing and filing systems, as well as Microsoft Office applications. Experience with Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), Contract Closeout Module, SharePoint, and Records Application Management (RMA) or similar federal Government procurement applications. Demonstrated experience in simplified acquisition of commercial items, fixed price contracts, contract closeout, and brand name justifications. Familiarity with FAR Parts 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 19, 31, 33 and 37…as applicable to commercial and simplified acquisitions. Demonstrated experience in acquisition planning, milestone development, cradle-to-grave contracting, and cost contracts. Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and defensible acquisition documentation.

Desired:

Experience supporting Air Force or other DoD contracting offices. Familiarity with AMIC or similar acquisition command environments. About Strategic Alliance Consulting, Inc Strategic Alliance Consulting Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of Strategic ACI not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination. Applicants can learn more about the company's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal EEO is the Law poster. Why choose a career with Strategic ACI? Strategic Alliance Consulting, Inc. believes that our greatest asset is our employees. Our goal is not to meet our staff's expectations, but to exceed them. Competitive salaries, work-life balance, industry leading benefits packages, and family first values are at the core of Strategic ACI's culture. We're proud the be selected as a 2020 Best Places to Work in the Greater Washington Area by the Washington Business Journal (WBJ), as well as being 1 of 19 Virginia based companies to be awarded the prestigious HIRE Vets Gold Medallion by the Department of Labor for our commitment to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. Your Strategic ACI Total Rewards Compensation Package includes: Competitive salary 100% benefits paid (Includes; health, dental, and vision plan premiums) for all full time employees and their families 401k with 5% match vested at day one! Profit sharing commensurate with company growth PTO - 3 weeks and 3 days per year 11 Company Paid Holidays (aligned with Federal Government) Long term/Short term disability 1.5x salary life insurance $100 per month cell phone allowance $6000 cash in lieu of benefits per year if employee is insured elsewhere Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year for college or professional certifications Casual dress code, company lunches, flexible schedules, employee phone plan discounts group id: 90943849 N Name Hidden Recruiter Apply now