Contract Specialist

divh2Contract Specialist/h2pRivet Operations Company (Rivet) has an opening for a Contract Specialist to join our rapidly growing team in the Washington DC area. Rivet is an exceptional industry partner to the Department of Defense (DoD) and a leader in physical and cyber security, IT management, logistics, supply chain management, process improvement and development. The Contract Specialist Support role provides full life cycle contracting support to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This position requires extensive knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, contract-writing systems, and experience managing complex procurement processes from planning through award and administration./ppPrimary Duties:/pulliProvide cradle-to-grave contracting support for federal acquisitions./liliPrepare and review acquisition documents, solicitations, and awards./liliAnalyze cost proposals and develop negotiation positions./liliEnsure compliance with FAR and agency-specific regulations./liliManage procurement-sensitive information securely./liliUtilize contract-writing systems and federal procurement databases./liliSupport source selection activities and respond to protests as required./liliMaintain operational security and report security concerns./li/ulpQualifications:/ppTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions./pulliBachelors degree from an accredited U.S. college or university./liliIn lieu of a degree: Seven (7) years of experience in federal contracting and at least 24 hours of accredited college business credits (e.g., accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management)./liliMinimum of five (5) years documented experience in contracting positions providing cradle-to-grave support for federal agencies./liliProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint)./liliAbility to maintain operational security (OPSEC) and handle sensitive information./liliExperience managing procurement sensitive, law enforcement sensitive, or other secure information is preferred./liliProven ability to interpret and apply procurement regulations, including FAR and agency-specific rules./liliKnowledge of government contract-writing software (e.g., PRISM)./liliFamiliarity with federal procurement systems and databases (FPDS, SAM.gov)./liliExperience with FAR Parts 8, 12, 13, 15, and 16 contracting methods, including BPAs and IDIQs./liliExperience with federal-wide or multi-agency contract vehicles (e.g., GSA MAS, OASIS+, DHS Strategic Sourcing Vehicles)./liliAbility to independently prepare, brief, and route acquisition documents (plans, solicitations, awards, justifications, combined synopsis/solicitations) and obtain clearances./liliStrong analytical skills for cost analysis and developing pre-negotiation positions./liliExcellent written and verbal communication skills./liliAbility to review and analyze spreadsheets and documents in multiple formats./liliExperience awarding or administering contracts for law enforcement-sensitive requirements./liliExperience awarding or administering contracts for IT hardware/software./li/ulpSecurity Clearance: Position requires applicant to be a US Citizen and able to obtain the required security clearance for the position./ppBenefits: Rivet offers a comprehensive benefits package including a liberal vacation plan, a matching retirement program, and competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience./ppPhysical Requirements: Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Position may require typing and reading from a computer screen. Must have sufficient mobility, including but not limited to bending, reaching, and kneeling to complete daily duties in a timely and efficient manner. There is a possibility that due to parking availability and location of work, walking moderate to long distance may be required. Lifting to 40 lbs./ppPosted Salary Range USD $75,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 /Yr./p/div