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Government Contract Specialist
EquipmentShare. Work strategically with national accounts to gain access and market share with government agencies .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing government contracts, including compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations, and possesses strong organizational and communication skills to effectively interact with various stakeholders.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Government Contract ManagementFAR ComplianceRFP/RFQ SupportContract AdministrationSAM.gov Experience
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Hard Skills
Contractual SupportMarket SurveysIncremental FundingChange OrdersTechnical SpecificationsCompliance MonitoringAudit SupportCost AdjustmentsNon-Disclosure AgreementsDavis-Bacon Wage Requirements
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Time ManagementAdaptabilityAttention to DetailMulti-tasking Ability
Industry Keywords
US Government ContractsDFARST&M ContractsFFP ContractsITAREARDDTCCPSRFreedom of Information ActTechnical Assistance Agreements
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Work strategically with national accounts to gain access and market share with government agencies
- Provide contractual support to teams responding to RFPs/RFQs
- Review and complete Non-Disclosure Agreements, Certifications and Representations
- Ensure compliance with government-specific provisions
- Identify large-scale subsystems, components, equipment, and services to be acquired via contract
- Conduct pre-proposal conferences with prospective contractors
- Perform incremental funding, rate and cost adjustments, redirection of effort, time extensions, change orders, stop work orders, cure notices, and other contract actions
- Manage and oversee projects supporting customer requirements
- Perform market surveys for contracted goods and services in the U.S.
- Execute contracts incorporating clauses, terms and conditions, technical specifications, statements of work, certifications, and representations
- Maintain compliant contract files in accordance with established procedures and FAR guidelines
- Assist with post-award contracting actions, including modifications and closeout activities
- Assist with internal and external audits (CPSR) and provide program support
- Interface with business development, business management, contracts, finance, and other functions
- Maintain contract file content for responsible programs
- Coordinate with functional areas on contracting matters and prepare customer correspondence
- Develop working relationships with business teams through regular meetings, emails, and other communication
- Manage contract administration and foster relationships with government acquisition personnel
- Handle Freedom of Information Act and other requests from Federal customers or agencies
- Monitor policy and legal developments in Federal government contracts
- Perform other assigned duties
Requirements
What you’ll need- Ability to work independently
- Ability to interact with people at all levels of the organization and handle numerous competing demands in a fast-paced working environment
- Adaptable to growth and changes in organization, role, and systems
- Excellent at multi-tasking
- Strong time management and organization skills
- Strong computer and word processing skills, including ability to learn and adapt to new systems and productivity tools
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Must be able to periodically travel on behalf of the organization
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent is preferred
- At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience with US Government prime contracts and subcontracts, preferred
- Experience with FAR, DFARS and other agency regulations under T&M and FFP type contracts/subcontracts
- Experience with Davis-Bacon Construction Wage requirements and Service Contract Act
- Experience working with Administration of System for Award Management (SAM.gov)
- Working knowledge of ITAR / EAR / DDTC, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreements (DD2345), Technical Assistance Agreements
- Must be able to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
- Employment is contingent on passing a background check; some roles require passing a drug test depending on job responsibilities
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive compensation
- Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
- Generous PTO + paid holidays
- 401(k) + company match
- Gym membership stipend + wellness programs (earn PTO and prizes!)
- Company events, food truck nights
- 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year
- Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities