Contract Specialist II
Remote
About the position:
VMSI is seeking a Contract/Acquisition Specialist II to support our Bureau of Indian Affairs client. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge in the Contracts Specialist/Administrator 1 category and have three (3) years of relevant experience.
Responsibilities:
The candidate will perform contract administration under the guidance of a Contract Specialist/Administrator 5 carrying out pre-determined and recurring contract administration duties with additional exposure to cost/price analysis, evaluation of performance, contract termination, contract closeout, the FAR and/or DFARS.
In this role you will perform the following duties:
- Contract Development: Prepare, review, and analyze contract documents such as solicitations, requests for proposals (RFPs), and contract modifications. Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
- Contract Negotiation: Collaborate with stakeholders, including program managers and contractors, to negotiate contract terms, conditions, and pricing. Identify areas of potential risk and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Compliance and Regulations: Stay updated on federal acquisition regulations, policies, and procedures. Ensure adherence to applicable laws, such as the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and agency-specific regulations.
- Market Research and Vendor Selection: Conduct market research to identify potential vendors or contractors. Evaluate proposals and conduct cost/price analysis to determine the best value for the government.
- Contract Performance Assessment: Evaluate contractor performance through performance metrics, quality assurance plans, and regular assessments. Identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions when necessary.
- Contract Closeout: Facilitate the timely and accurate closure of contracts, ensuring proper documentation, final payments, and disposition of property. Conduct post-award debriefings to capture lessons learned.
The successful candidate will have:
- Sense of ownership and pride in work product.
- Loyalty & long work tenure with prior organizations.
- Sense of urgency with a high degree of personal motivation for success.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Positive attitude – demonstrating an ultimate desire to fulfill organizational objectives through complete customer satisfaction.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
- Analytical and Communication Skills
- Knowledge of Procurement Processes
ABOUT VMSI:
Founded in 2009, Veterans Management Services, Inc. (VMSI) is a management consulting organization and also a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). While strategically headquartered in the greater Washington D.C. area, VMSI has both employees and clients throughout the entire United States.
VMSI provides government clients with mission-critical management support services within the functional areas of Program & Project Management, Acquisition, Grants & Financial Management, Curriculum Development & Training Deployment, Information Technology, and Administrative Support Services.
Our company mission statement is clear and simple— “To be the BEST DECISION our Clients make.” We accomplish this by providing our customers with industry-leading professionals. The VMSI employee is a highly motivated, empowered, ethical, intelligent, inquisitive, driven, enthusiastic and hard-working individual. VMSI both enables and expects our employees to be the very BEST by providing strong corporate support to ensure you can Anticipate Needs, Advise Brilliantly and Provide Solutions…and be the best decision our client has made!
Benefits:
- Attractive total compensation package to include competitive salary and medical benefits.
- 17 days of Paid Time Off (to start!) + 11 Paid Holidays. Additional 1 week added on 4 year anniversary (22 days of PTO altogether) and 9 year anniversary (27 days of PTO altogether).
- Health insurance plans to include medical, vision, and dental.
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Pet Insurance
- 401K
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible schedules
- and MORE!
Here at VMSI we strive for all of our employees to have a healthy work life balance. When you enjoy your life outside of our walls, you're at your best the next time you walk through our doors and can continue "To be the BEST DECISION our Clients make."
Equal Opportunity Employment: VMSI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
VMSI is an E-Verify Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- What is your target salary?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Government acquisition: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote
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