Contract Specialist Journeyman

Contract Specialist JourneymanGemini Industries Inc. provides technical, management and operations services to support National Security projects. We provide rapid response to the critical needs of our customers and those they serve. We perform analyses and develop operations plans to anticipate and prepare for the future. And we deliver advanced technology to improve our customer's success in executing its mission.Gemini seeks innovative, results-oriented individuals with the creativity, initiative, and intelligence to overcome any challenge and succeed. Members of the Gemini team thrive in a culture that is anticipatory, agile, and schedule-driven; with a sense of urgency and a drive to succeed. Our culture involves:The best and brightest personnelWork at a high operations tempoIntegrated teams delivering rapid solutions.An attitude that balances "I can make it better" with "As long as we succeed."Contract Specialist JourneymanLocation: Fort Washington, MD (Onsite)Clearance: TS/SCIEducation: BA/BS (or an AA/AS with at least 22 Credit hour business related credits plus an additional 4 years of work-related experience.)The successful candidate is expected to accomplish the following outcomes during the first year in the position:Formally track all tasks, including assigned by, suspense, status, and comments on all assigned tasks through completion and be prepared to brief upon request.Develop digital continuity folders and files that include standard operating procedures, workflows and POC lists to accomplish all tasks.Create 2-3 products beyond the client's requirements that positively impact the client to either increase efficiency, effectiveness, or innovation.Master position tasks within 60 days and exceed requirements within 90 days.Supported Organization: The Secretary of the Air Force, Office of Competition (SAF/OC) Concepts, Development and Management Office (SAF/CDM) Concept Portfolio Office (CPO) is a research and development (R&D) driven technology and development and operational support activity under the cognizance of the United States Air Force (USAF). The CPO mission is to provide the Air Force and Department of War (DoW) organizations with program management, financial management, contracting, and other support needed to rapidly explore concepts, assess technologies, and advance innovative concepts and projects to acquisition and warfighting partners. The CPO's Vision is to be DoW's premier agile partner for concept development and mission acceleration, providing innovative solutions to increase lethality and deliver technological advantage needed to win the Nation's wars.Responsibilities:Manages program contract tasks with minimal supervision, working with other contract specialists, in support of the government Contracting Officer.Assists with implementation of strategies in support of organization objectives.Assists with development of key contracting documents to include Statements of Objective, Statements of Work, Performance Work Statements, Contract Data Requirements Lists, Quality Assurance Plans, etc.Assists with cost estimating efforts, and cost or price analysis.Assists with technology evaluation, assessment, FAR Research, strategy development, and market research efforts.Assists with coordination of contract execution with all stakeholders, resolving issues, and maintaining compliance with the FAR laws, rules, and regulations.Supports pre-award tasks, to include but not limited to: coordination with all stakeholders, review and advice on requirement and contract documentation, market research, solicitations, evaluations, and source selections with minimal guidance.Provides ongoing contract project execution, contract management, monitoring, tracking, schedule development, technical development prioritization, goal setting, and implementation; scheduling, coordination and implementation; risk and issue identification and mitigation; and financial execution monitoring.Supports post Award contract administration tasks, including: documenting simple contract changes for the supported contracting officer, funded and administrative modifications, low risk negotiations per established standards, correspondence, contract documentation, and close out.Use government provided Generative AI tools on a day-to-day basis to accelerate research, documentation, analysis, reporting, and problem solving. Continuously adapt to evolving AI capabilities and recommend improvements to processes and practices.May perform duties as Contractor Task Team Lead, in support of the Task Lead.Qualifications:A minimum of five (5) years of work related experience.Of those 5 years, at least four (4) years of work-related experience supporting a DoD component.Experience with DoD contracts and acquisition processes.Experience in market research.Experience with applying the FAR to acquisition processes.Experience in assisting with market research, simple and low risk procurements, request for quotes (RFQ) with selection criteria or instructions to enable contract award to satisfy customer requirements.Certifications:Must be DAWIA Level I certified or equivalent in contracting.The following qualifications are desired:Experience in Pre-award and Post Award tasks in the last 5 years and willingness to grow and learn.Experience working with government contract writing systems, like ConWrite or other, within the last five years.Air Force contracting experience.Contracting Level II preferred and have held a warrant.Knowledgeable and skilled at applying Generative AI.Travel: Vicinity travel within the Northern Capital Region (NCR) and occasional long-distance travel outside the NCR.Other Requirements:We seek:Highly motivated self-startersResourceful individuals with extraordinary intellectual capability and the ability to rapidly learn and apply new concepts.Individuals who have a "let me try" attitude and are resilient, present an opinion/position, justify it, and then accept whatever decision is made and charge forward.Individuals who view criticism as an opportunity to improve ("let me try again")Individuals who think and create, enhancing the company with a steady flow of fresh ideas, perspective, and energy.Direct Inquiries and Resumes to our Talent Management Team: Yashira Santiago Andrew Ackley Jose Orellana Mitchell Jimenez Gemini Industries Inc. Telephone: (813) 286 - 4777 Jobs@gemini-ind.comGemini Industries Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to abiding by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability and any other basis protected by applicable law.