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Aalis Management Consulting, LLC is looking for a Contract Specialist III to support our client in Washington, DC. The Contract Specialist III is required to be on-site (100% telework until COVID restrictions are lifted). This position functions as a cradle to grave contracting expert. May aid with proposal development, contract negotiation and contract compliance. Proposal preparation may include assisting with plans, specifications and financial terms of the contract. Below are some of the positions responsibilities and required skills and qualifications:
• Assist the Contracting Office in conducting reviews of acquisition documents (market research, acquisition plan, request for quotes and request for proposals, etc) to determine adequacy and sufficiency.
• Support the Contracting Officer in source selections and will be required to sign Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) and Non-Disclosure Agreements.
• Prepare modifications for various contractual actions to include, but not limited to, contracts, purchase/delivery/task orders, blanket purchase agreements, indefinite delivery contracts as necessary.
• Complete all assigned orders within agency an CO’s established milestones.
• Complete and handle all files in accordance with acquisition regulations and DOL local policies and procedures.
• Administer and/or closeout Government contract vehicles in accordance with regulatory guidance and DOL procedures.
• Participate in meetings as requires. Meetings include acquisition planning meetings, pre-award conference, periodic progress review meetings and other meetings as required by the Contracting Officer.
• Assist the Contracting Officer in preparing various responses to different correspondence. (vendor requests, Freedom of Information Requests etc.
• Develop and manage regular reviews for accountability and successful management of requirements, stakeholders and vendors.
• Able to lead cradle to grave contracting process for a team of contract acquisition professionals.
• Assist other staff to become comfortable with DOL’s procurement terms, methodologies and processes; how to prepare contract files and associated electronic documentation and procurement actions (e.g., contract, order, mod) for execution etc.
Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferable) with 24 credits in business related courses (accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods or organization and management).
• 8+ years of experience in federal contracting.
• DAWIA or FAC-C Level III desired.
• Intimate Knowledgeable of the FAR.
• PRISM experience
Qualifications:
• In-depth working knowledge of federal procurement regulations and policies.
• Ability to perform complex cost and/or price analysis functions.
• Knowledgeable and experience using electronic media, including Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Power-Point, etc.)
• Excellent writing skills and be able to communication effectively both orally and in writing
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge and experience in PRISM
• Ability to manage team of acquisition/administrative staff
• Strong Multi-tasking ability
Aalis Management Consulting is an 8(a) certified, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) driven by the same principles that guide our armed forces. Founded by a US Army veteran, we take pride in our core values: excellence in reputation, commitment, candor, teamwork, and dependability. Our team hold top degrees and leading certifications in the industry.