Contract Specialist
This position requires an active CBP Public Trust clearance or the ability to
obtain a CBP Public Trust clearance to be considered.
The Contract Specialist shall provide advice, recommendations, and document
support in all areas of the acquisition requirements phase. The Contractor shall
assist in the development and review of contract requirements documentation to
include Statements of Work (SOW), Statements of Objectives (SOO), and
Performance Work Statements (PWS).
Compensation & Benefits:
Estimated Starting Salary Range for Contract Specialist: $125K to $135K
Pay commensurate with experience.
Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible
benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.
Contract Specialist Responsibilities Include:
Provide acquisition support services that are not inherently Governmental to
include technical support to the evaluation process, and assistance to the
Government in developing documentation in all areas of the pre-award acquisition
phase.
Advise the Government on the best procurement approach and assist in Market
Research analysis and documentation. The Contractor shall be aware of all CBP
Procurement policies and what documentation is required for each acquisition
Assist the program office in conducting market research to identify potential
sources and contract vehicles, preparing market surveys and developing written
announcements. Potential sources include socio- economic program participants
(i.e., small businesses, small and disadvantaged businesses, Historically
Underutilized Business (HUB) Zone businesses), and potential contract vehicles
may include General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule vendors,
Government-wide Agency Contracts, and other agency contracts.
Assist in the preparation and development of all pre-award documentation
including: Source Selection Plans (SSP), instructions for Source Selection
Evaluation Board (SSEB) members on roles and responsibilities, Determinations
and Findings (D&F), Justifications and Approvals (J&A) and other necessary
contract file documents.
Work with evaluators and the Contracting Officer (CO) to assist in identifying
pre-negotiation objectives and assist the CO with discussions with Offerors. The
Contractor shall thoroughly review proposals, identity issues with respect to
the proposals, provide input for developing a negotiating position, and provide
cost or price analysis of the proposal when required.
Prepare negotiation memorandum supporting each contract action. These documents
will fully address all salient issues associated with the procurement, the key
decision items, and all pre-award reviews performed to comply with policy and
regulation. The Contractor shall also ensure that the files prepared for the
pre-award decisions are thorough and address all applicable regulatory, policy
and internal operating requirements; filed consistent with DHS and CBP policy;
and are properly organized to facilitate various post- award reviews and
administration.
Assist in developing draft Request for Quotes (RFQ), Request for Proposals
(RFP), and/or Combined Synopsis/Solicitations for Government approval. The
Contractor shall assure the solicitation includes all appropriate terms and
conditions and recommend and prepare unique terms and conditions as required.
Prior to the release of the solicitation, the Contractor shall assist in
verifying that funds are available, obtaining legal concurrence, and releasing
the solicitation by electronic posting, email, fax or mail upon approval by the
CO.
Assist in preparing final contract award documents for task and delivery orders,
stand-alone contracts, and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)
designation letters, obtaining legal concurrence, and distributing the contract
to the appropriate parties. The Contractor shall prepare draft award
announcements for electronic posting and draft Congressional Notifications in
accordance with FAR requirements and DHS/CBP guidance.
Provide advice, recommendations, and document support in all areas of the
post-award acquisition phase. The Contractor shall assist in preparing
appropriate documentation for negotiated contract modifications and in
monitoring performance and compliance with terms of all assigned contracts,
including site visits, periodic program reviews, labor interviews, support to
award fee evaluations, and initiation of Contractor Performance Assessment
Reporting Systems documentation.
Contract Specialist Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:
Bachelor’s Degree required.
5 or more years of Government Contract Specialist experience required.
Experience with construction contracting highly desired.
Contract Specialist 1102 certification is required.
Experience with SAP is required.
Utilizing and applying computer software including Microsoft Office (Excel,
Word, and PowerPoint).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
The ability to obtain a CBP Public Trust Clearance.
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
Company Information:
Cherokee Nation Strategic Program (CNSP) provides support, services, and
solutions to federal and commercial customers. The company takes a personalized
approach to solving our clients' toughest challenges, helping you make the most
of your skills. CNSP is part of Cherokee Federal – a team of tribally owned
federal contracting companies. For more information, visit
cherokee-federal.com.
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