Procurement Specialist II

**Must Possess an Active Secret Clearance

Requirements:

· Process Purchase Requests through Ariba (an electronic ordering system)

· Perform funding realignments and administer incremental funding

· Review and/or draft the following: Statements of Work, Independent Government Cost Estimates, Justifications and Approvals for Sole Source requisitions, etc

· Interface with Government Technical Monitors (GTM), Contracting Officer’s Representatives (COR) and Contracting Officers (CO)

· Perform and obtain market research; obtain/verify funds certification for purchase requests; administer de-obligation or de-commitment of funds

· Electronically search for contract history and status

· Contract file creation and maintenance; proper file management; monitor contract and/or contract option expiration and other timeframes and advise GTMs and CORs accordingly; review and edit requisitions; perform contract closeouts

· Communicate orally and in writing, including email, with all parties

· Create VARs for Department of State building access

· Perform other PS duties, as assigned.

Special Knowledge Requirements:

· Five or more years of primary contracting activity

· Should be at least FAC-C Level II (or DAIWA equivalent) certified

· Experience in reviewing and drafting Statements of Work and determining appropriate application

· Experienced in reviewing and drafting Independent Government Cost Estimates and determining appropriate application

· Experienced in drafting and/or reviewing Justifications and Approvals for Sole Source Selection and determining appropriate application

· Able to work under pressure with a team

· Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Excel

· Proficient in the use of ILMS Ariba or a similar electronic ordering system

· Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, including email

· Excellent analytical skills

· Able to learn and process Visit Authorization Requests for Department of State building access

· Contract file creation and management skills

· Strong familiarity with purchase requests created by program offices

· Working knowledge of FAR and DOSAR.

· Knowledge of Procurement Information Bulletins a plus

· Working knowledge of Blanket Purchase Agreements, Government Wide Acquisition Contracts, and other Acquisition types.