Contract Specialist

4 weeks ago

Washington, United States Acquisition Professionals LLC Full time

Corporate Profile:

Acquisition Professionals (AP) LLC is a trusted strategic partner and solutions-based company that combines years of deep knowledge-based expertise, agile program management, and customized learning solutions, AP provides cradle-to-grave acquisition services and acquisition training; administrative support services; Information Technology Support Services and program and financial management. We leverage technology, tools, and industry best practices through our experienced personnel to create cross-functional results and navigate the complex and high-risk areas for our clients’ projects and programs.


Job Summary:

Provides acquisition and federal assistance support for the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) operations using the Federal Acquisition Regulation, 2 CFR 200, and other relevant rules, policies, and regulations. Most contracts that MCC awards are for professional services, including consultants with expertise in such fields as agriculture, finance, procurement, U.S. law and/or the laws of MCC's partner countries, and architect & engineering services. MCC work is in international development, many of our awards are performed outside the continental United States (OCONUS). MCC also has the Congressional authority to contract for personal services; therefore, MCC has numerous personal services contractors (PSCs) with a direct employer-employee relationship. This contract is supporting the Contracts & Grants Management (CGM) Division. The CGM Division requires professional services from one prime contractor to provide acquisition support services to supplement its federal employee staff. NOTE: THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON AN ANTICIPATED CONTRACT AWARD.


Responsibilities:


Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Mastery knowledge of contracting principles, laws, statues, Executive Orders, regulations, and procedures applicable to pre-award and/or post-award actions sufficient to procure and/or administer contracts for a variety of supplies, equipment, services, and/or construction and to conduct studies of problem areas and help develop standard methods and operating procedures.
  • Mastery of contracting methods and contract types which require specialized knowledge of Federal contract administration policy, procedures, techniques, and evaluation/control methods sufficient to coordinate and monitor prime and subcontractor performance on complex, long-term contracts.
  • Knowledge of contracting and oversight management processes to oversee and monitor supplies, equipment, services, and/or construction requirements.
  • Knowledge of business practices and market conditions applicable to program and technical requirements sufficient to evaluate such actions.
  • Knowledge of contracts and pre-and post-award contracting policies and procedures to plan, execute, and administer contracts and contract modifications.
  • Knowledge of program and technical strategies and requirements to evaluate capabilities and performance and to provide technical advice to MCC program offices and staff.
  • Skill in the use of negotiation techniques to protect the Government's interests and to ensure best value awards.
  • Skill in written and oral communications to present analysis and findings.
  • Ability to meet and deal with representatives of the private sector and with Government experts or managers to support the procurement of supplies, services, and equipment.
  • Ability to analyze difficult acquisition issues and identify alternative courses of action, modify standard contracting procedures and terms to solve a variety of contractual problems and effect streamlined acquisitions.
  • Ability to expect uncertainties and to research and apply changes in the contracting principles, laws, statues, Executive Orders, regulations, and procedures applicable to pre-award and/or post-award actions.
  • Ability to accomplish work with modest level of independence while balancing competing priorities with short lead times.


Education/Certifications:

  • Bachelor's degree with a major in any one of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, or management.
  • FAC-C(Professional) or DAWIA in Contracting (Professional) certification, or other non-Federal certifications/qualifications, such as Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM) and Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM).


Required Qualifications:

Eight (8) or more years of direct experience in Federal contracting. At least one (1) of these years must be specialized experience equivalent to that has equipped you with the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities stated.

  • Required upon MCC's demand for FA management: Knowledge of laws, regulations, rules, policies, procedures, and methods governing the administration of Federal grants, cooperative agreements, and awards.
  • Required upon MCC's demand for FA management: Knowledge of grants/assistance management processes and techniques consistent with sound business and industry practices.
  • Required upon MCC's demand for FA management: Knowledge of financial methods, procedures, and practices to assess the financial stability of recipient of Federal grants or cooperative agreements.

Corporate Summary:

Acquisition Professionals (AP) LLC is an Economically Disadvantaged, Woman-Owned, 8 (a) small business. We are located at Quantico Corporate Center in Stafford, Virginia. We offer a competitive salary and compensation benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, matching 401k, tax free transit subsidy, paid federal government holidays and paid time off. AP is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and are committed to creating an all-inclusive environment for all employees. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind.

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