Procurement Specialist

3 days ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Culmen International LLC Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year
About the Role
Culmen International is looking for Procurement Specialists to support an HHS program in Washington, DC. This work will support the Critical Operations, Research & Expertise (CORE), Scientific and Programmatic Assistance Services and are important in helping BARDA in developing medical solutions in biotechnology and biopharmaceuticals. These services help BARDA respond to public health threats from chemicals, germs, radiation, nuclear events, pandemic flu, and new infectious diseases. BARDA works closely with developers, manufacturers, and government agencies like the FDA to move research forward, encourage new ideas, and coordinate with HHS, other government groups, and industry partners. BARDA's work includes vaccines, treatments, tests, and products that are not medicines. The pandemic flu program increases vaccine production in the US and worldwide, particularly in developing countries. The CBRN division works with NIH, CDC, and industry to improve animal testing, product recipes, and lab testing. The Emerging Infectious Diseases program is also setting up ways to review and add new or returning diseases to BARDA's work, including those that need EPA approval.
What You'll Do in Your New Role
  • Pre-award: analyze requirement; recommend appropriate contract type.
  • Establish milestones.
  • Provide procurement planning; performing market research.
  • Assist with development of acquisition plans.
  • Develop request for quotes/proposals; analyze proposals; develop source selection plans; prepare award documentation.
  • Post-award: provide contract administration; tracking/monitoring contract actions.
  • Verify invoices (fixed price and cost reimbursement).
  • Prepare modifications and related documents for review by the Contracting Officer.
  • Perform contract closeout functions.
  • Provide customer responsiveness.
Required Qualifications
  • 5+ years of relevant experience related to Federal Contracting.
  • Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods or organization and management.
  • Demonstrated ability in negotiating, awarding, administering competitive and sole source contracts.
  • Analysis of procurement policies and procedures.
  • Experience with Fixed-Price, Cost-Reimbursement, and Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).
  • Ability to obtain and maintain NACI Background Check. 
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior Federal experience as a FAR based Contracting Officer/Contract Specialist desirable.
About the Company

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

  • Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with 100% of the premiums paid by the company for all eligible employees and their eligible dependents (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)
  • 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
  • Life insurance and disability paid by the company
  • AFLAC Available
  • Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
  • 12 Paid Holidays

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At Culmen International, we are committed to creating and sustaining a workplace that upholds the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We believe in the importance of fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all employees and applicants.  Our commitment to these principles is unwavering across all our operations worldwide.

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