Senior Contract Specialist Ii

Design To Delivery Inc is looking for Contract Specialists to provide acquisition support services for government clients in the DC Metro Area. This position is contingent upon award. The successful candidates will serve as a technical resource and advisor to organizations in the procurement of goods and services needed in the successful accomplishment of client programs and operations. Support will include, but is not limited to: Applies knowledge of administrative support functions within a Federal acquisition operations environment to assist program officials on acquisition and administrative matters affecting procurement of supplies and services using source selection procedures; the evaluation of contract price quotes; and the administration or termination and closeout of contracts. Performs contract administration activities for selected contracts and assists in the monitoring of Contractor's performance, approval of progress payments, verification of deliveries, and similar activities. Assists customers in developing statements of work and procurement strategy; and develops evaluation plans, pricing methodologies, and contract administration. Develops procurement plans by reviewing previous history, market conditions, and requirements. Analyzes business needs and determines the most appropriate contracting vehicles. Prepares solicitations, contract supporting documents, contract awards, and other related documents pursuant to applicable laws, executive orders, regulations, and other applicable procedures. Executes modifications to contracts and conducts analysis of alternatives and the capabilities and characteristics of the assigned Contractors. Applies price/cost analysis techniques to support the development of cost-related sections of solicitation documents and the analysis of cost and price data, labor and material cost, etc. Supports the development of budgets for planned procurements. Analyzes and evaluates cost-related areas of solicitations for pricing structure and instruction to Offerors. Analyzes and evaluates Contractor price/cost quotes for new procurements, changes, follow-on procurements, etc. Supports the contract closeout process and ensures all proper payments, performance, and deliveries have been made. Helps ensure that all appropriate steps have been taken to safeguard the interests of the client, and that all requirements of laws, executive orders, regulations, and other applicable procedures have been met. Serves as a point of contact for program officials on acquisition and administrative matters affecting major procurement of supplies and services using source selection procedures; the evaluation of contract price proposals; and the administration or termination and closeout of major contracts. Coordinates contract administration activities for long-term, extensive technical service contracts. Contract types vary with the complexity of the acquisition and the best interests of the Government. Negotiates complex modifications to contracts. Decisions are based on in-depth analysis of alternatives and knowledge of the unique capabilities and characteristics of the assigned Contractors. Utilizes in-depth price/cost analysis techniques involving many different and unrelated factors and processes. Supports the development of budgets for planned procurements. Analyzes and evaluates cost-related areas of complex solicitations for pricing structure and instruction to Offerors. Leads negotiations and serves as a primary cost/price negotiator. Conducts detailed studies of Contractor's management, operational and financial policies to determine capability to perform contract. Coordinates the extension of periods of performance, resolves delivery and acceptance disputes, approves partial payments and final payments, and performs closeout or any necessary contract cancellations. Ensures that all appropriate steps have been taken to safeguard the interests of the client, and that all requirements of laws, executive orders, regulations, and other applicable procedures have been met. Manages complex, sensitive, and important procurement programs and initiatives. Assists customers in developing statements of work and procurement strategy and develops evaluation plans, pricing methodologies, and major contract administration. Provides high level technical assistance to managers, supervisors, and fellow colleagues on problems of unusual complexity or sensitivity in an award action. Provides direction and specific guidance to less experienced members of the team. Meets with colleagues to discuss various matters and to elicit suggestions or recommendations. Serves as a central point of contact with internal and external parties to respond to inquiries. Recommends or initiates appropriate action to protect Government's interests. Awards and administers grants, cooperative agreements, or other related instruments. Determines awardee eligibility using formulas and methodology and established eligibility criteria. Announces programs and soliciting applications or proposals for funding under assistance awards. Oversees, reviews, analyzes, and evaluates grants/assistance applications, plans, and estimates. Negotiates terms and conditions of grants/assistance awards to include costs, schedules, and oversight responsibilities. Prepares, processes, issues, and tracks grants/assistance awards and compliance with reporting requirements. Conducts resolution of audit findings or monitoring audit resolution in partnership with resolution officials. Conducts post-award reviews and analyses to identify management, financial, and administrative issues. QUALIFICATIONS A bachelor's degree with a major in any field and 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organizations and management. Eight or more years of direct experience in Federal contracting. At least one of these years must be specialized experience equivalent to the Federal Government GS-14 grade level. Desired – FAC-C(Professional) or DAWIA in Contracting (Professional) certification, DAWIA or FAC-C Level II certification, or other non-Federal certifications/qualifications. Must have experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Ability to interact professionally and collaboratively with others. Individual must be self-motivated, a fast learner and able to complete tasks with minimal direction and supervision. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be able to obtain favorable adjudication of security screening/background investigation. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Mastery knowledge of contracting principles, laws, statues, Executive Orders, regulations, and procedures applicable to pre-award and/or post-award actions. Mastery of contracting methods and contract types which require specialized knowledge of Federal contract administration policy. Knowledge of contracting and oversight management processes. Knowledge of business practices and market conditions. Knowledge of contracts and pre-and post-award contracting policies and procedures. Knowledge of program and technical strategies and requirements. Skill in the use of negotiation techniques. Skill in written and oral communications. Ability to meet and deal with representatives of the private sector and with Government experts or managers. Ability to analyze difficult acquisition issues and identify alternative courses of action. Ability to expect uncertainties and to research and apply changes in the contracting principles. Ability to accomplish work with modest level of independence. Required upon the client's demand for FA management: Knowledge of laws, regulations, rules, policies, procedures, and methods governing the administration of Federal grants. Required upon the client's demand for FA management: Knowledge of grants/assistance management processes and techniques. Required upon the client's demand for FA management: Knowledge of financial methods, procedures, and practices. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr