Senior Contract Specialist

Overview

JST is looking for a Senior Contract Specialist to support our team!

This is a full-time position onsite at David-Monthan AFB. JST offers a full benefit package, a collaborative work environment and strong company culture. Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply. This position is contingent upon contract award.

 

Sr. Contract Specialist Responsibilities

• Safeguard all information in accordance with FAR 3.104.
• Assist in development and execution of approved acquisition strategies.
• Assist in preparation of file documentation applicable to competitive and non- competitive procurements for Contracting Officer (CO) review and approval.
• Provide advice, recommendations, research, and analysis to support Contracting Officer decisions regarding contractual issues.
• Prepare electronic synopsis announcements for issuance by the CO.
• Assist in preparation of task orders and modifications, as well as solicitations and amendments to solicitations for approval and issuance by the CO.
• Assist in preparation of source selection material and subsequent reports.
• Assist in development of evaluation criteria, track pre-award task order milestones and status, source selection plans, and award fee plans.
• Assist source selection teams in evaluation of proposals IAW FAR Part 15 and applicable supplements and AF Guidance.
• Assist in the preparation of draft briefings, correspondence, agency reports and draft legal documents.
• Construct agency reports and draft other legal correspondence/documents in response to protest actions or other claims against the agency.
• Enter, review and update contractual documentation in the contract writing system(s) and any specialized database(s).
• Support meetings, conferences and site visits as required.
• Assist in preparation of spreadsheets of Contractor proposal and perform other analysis to support technical and price/cost evaluations of Contractor proposals.
• Track milestones.
• Assist in closeout of contracts, task orders, delivery orders, and BPA Calls.
• Review, accomplish research, draft proposed responses and make copies in support of a variety of taskings to include Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, Agency Reports and other responses to Inspector General/General Accounting Office (IG/GAO) requests, Congressional Inquiries and other inquiries.
• Provide general administrative support to Contract Negotiators/Contracting Officers to include file preparation for new awards and modifications, drafting required documents to accomplish proper contract administration, response to management queries, and making copies of documents, as needed.
• Assist in distribution of contractual documents.
• Coordinate with the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) or other paying activities to ensure timely payment of vouchers and obligation/de-obligation of funds. When a modification must be issued to obligate funds and/or de-obligate funds, the contractor shall provide recommendations to the Contracting Officer.
• Access, populate, and analyze information in databases per local guidance.
• Assist in preparation for discussions/communications with offerors.

 

Sr. Contract Specialist Requirements

• 10 years of contracting experience within a Federal Government Agency; with preferred experience in the Department of Air Force contracting.
  • Experience must include at least 3 years at base level support; purchasing commercial supplies and services and minor construction.
• Preferred experience in construction contracting.
• DAWIA Contracting Professional or FAC-C Professional or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in any field
  • Additional experience may be used in lieu of a bachelor's degree (without a degree you must have at least 12 years of contracting experience within a Federal Government Agency or at least 10 years of contracting experience within the Department of Air Force).
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive research and analysis of technical and cost or pricing data.
• Ability to read and interpret acquisition policy, regulations, and directives.