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Overview
The Contract Specialist requires at least 5 years of contract management experience, preferably in support of space-related programs. Applicant should have a Bachelors degree in one the following fields: Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Statistics.
Responsibilities
The applicant will be responsible for performing and training government personnel in conducting government pricing activities such as cost/price analysis, fact-finding, audit, and negotiation of contract actions. They will be supporting and working directly for the government Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO). Actively interfacing with contractors, DCAA, and DCMA. Applicant will be responsible for providing inputs into the governments contract writing (ConWrite) system. Price Negotiation Memorandum (PNM) and Price Competition Memorandums (PCMs) may also require preparation.
Skills Required Applicant should be proficient in the use of M/S office applications, i.e., M/S Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Excellent verbal communication, written, and quantitative analytical skills are required. The candidate should have experience working on major DoD acquisition programs and be proficient in using the government contract writing system (ConWrite). Applicant must be proficient in performing government pricing activities such as cost/price analysis, fact-finding, audit, and negotiation of contract actions. They should also have a working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), associated supplements, and other regulatory requirements. Prior DoD contracting experience required. Applicant must be able to work in a team environment. Applicant must be able to obtain the proper security clearance. U.S. citizenship required. This is a half-time position.
Education Bachelors degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.
Benefits
We offer competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience. We have an excellent benefits package that includes: Comprehensive health, dental, life, long and short-term disability insurance 100% Company funded Retirement Plans Generous vacation, holiday and sick pay plans Tuition assistance
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