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Contract Specialist
Apogee Engineering, LLC. Support all aspects of CUxS Foreign Military Sales contract activity, including technological advancements, sustaining engineering, and lifecycle support within active cases .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in contract management, including preparation and administration of contracts, negotiation, and compliance with FAR, DFARS, and SOFARS. Proficient in using PD2 for contract writing and conducting price and cost analysis to ensure fair pricing in DoD acquisitions.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Contract Management ExperienceFAR, DFARS, SOFARS KnowledgeProcurement Desktop Defense (PD2) ProficiencyPrice and Cost Analysis ExpertiseDAWIA Practitioner Level II Certification
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Hard Skills
Contract NegotiationContract AdministrationPrice AnalysisCost AnalysisAcquisition ProceduresContract Types KnowledgeFunding Rules KnowledgeLifecycle SupportSustaining EngineeringPre-solicitation Documentation Preparation
Soft Skills
Effective Oral CommunicationEffective Written CommunicationTeam GuidanceCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office SuiteProcurement Desktop Defense (PD2)
Certifications & Qualifications
Top Secret Clearance with SCI EligibilityDAWIA Practitioner Level IIDAWIA Advanced (Level III) PreferredFAC-C Level 3 Preferred
Industry Keywords
DoD AcquisitionsForeign Military SalesUSSOCOMSmall Business CoordinationContract ModificationsAuditable Contract FilesIPT Participation
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support all aspects of CUxS Foreign Military Sales contract activity, including technological advancements, sustaining engineering, and lifecycle support within active cases
- Research FAR and other regulatory guidance to provide acquisition guidance and courses of action
- Prepare pre-solicitation documentation, including Determination and Findings and Small Business coordination
- Staff pre-solicitation documents for review and approval and post applicable notices in Federal Business Opportunities
- Prepare solicitations and amendments in PD2 or another relevant contract writing system
- Conduct price and cost analysis, working with DCAA and/or DCMA as necessary to determine fair and reasonable prices
- Review evaluation input and prepare contract negotiation positions, including PNM and BCM
- Prepare contract awards, agreements, and amendments
- Prepare post-award documentation, including contract modifications and memorandums for record
- Conduct contract administration functions retained by USSOCOM
- Establish and maintain auditable, repeatable, and defensible contract files
- Participate in IPTs and guide team members, technical personnel, sales representatives, suppliers, and contractors on acquisition and business issues
- Draft procurement memoranda, meeting minutes, and contract supporting documentation
Requirements
What you’ll need- Must be a US citizen
- Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret clearance with SCI Eligibility
- DAWIA Practitioner Level II or equivalency in the Contracting field IAW PWS
- Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field
- 10 years of contract management experience
- Familiarity with DoD acquisitions in a cleared space supporting SOF
- 5 years supporting DoD acquisition agencies
- Proficient with Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2) contract writing software
- Knowledge of price and cost analysis sufficient to review proposals and established rates to determine price reasonableness or a negotiation position
- Preferred: DAWIA Advanced (formerly Level III) in Contracting or FAC-C Level 3
- Preferred: Master's degree in Business or Acquisition and 8 years of contracts management experience in support of a DoD acquisition agency
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and SOFARS
- Knowledge of contract types, negotiation, administration, termination principles, funding rules, and acquisition procedures
Benefits
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