Intermediate Contract Specialist

Intermediate Contract Specialist Washington DC Metro Area Grant Leading Technology is seeking a candidate for Mid-Level Contract Specialist to join our dynamic team. The candidate will provide mid-level expertise and knowledge concerning acquisitions in various stages of the procurement process including acquisition planning, market research/analysis, preparation of solicitations/Request for Proposals (RFP) and Request for Quotes (RFQ), review of information provided for evaluation, review Statement of Work (SOW), Statement of Objectives (SOO) and Performance Work Statements (PWS) developed). This position is proposed in support of an upcoming federal contract proposal. Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful contract award This position will be mostly remote; however, this is subject to change at any time so please be prepared to work on-site (if needed, based upon desk location availability etc.) The candidates need to live within a commutable distance from Washington DC, and the core hours are 8 am to 5 pm EST. Responsibilities: Prepares, reviews, and tracks pre-procurement packages and contract actions to ensure seamless workflow and accurate status reporting. Administers diverse acquisition vehicles, including Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), and various task, delivery, call, and purchase orders. Applies working knowledge of multiple contract structures, including Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Cost-Reimbursable, Labor-Hour (LH), and Time & Materials (T& M). Understand cost/price analysis and ability to assist with it, preparation of contract modifications, contract termination/default actions, and contract closeout (if needed). Executes routine and complex contract administration functions independently with minimal supervision. Resolves complex contractual issues, validates procurement data, and supports advertising, solicitation, evaluation, award, and post-award administration. Leverages federal acquisition E-Gov systems to prepare contract actions and support Federal Transit Administration (FTA) programs under Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) direction Provide support for various acquisition mechanisms, proposed personnel must also have knowledge and experience in the following Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), and orders (task, delivery, call and purchase) Qualifications and Education Requirements: Bachelors Degree or equivalent relevant 5 years of experience or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management A minimum of five (5) years of Federal Contract procurement experience Possess knowledge and demonstrated experience in the Mid-Level Contract Specialist category and functions in mid-level capacity Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Knowledge, exposure and ability to utilize different contract types (i.e. FFP, Cost Reimbursable, LH, T& M etc. as needed. Experience in processing acquisitions utilizing various parts of the FAR such as GSAR Subpart 538.71 concerning the FSS (formerly in FAR Subpart 8.4), FAR Part 12: Experience with acquisitions of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Service Contracting and Contract Modifications: Closeout of Contract files Must analyze work assignments and provide feedback to the Government as needed etc. Excellent computer skills, including MSOffice products such as Word and Excel, Google Workspace Products such as Calendar, Sheets, Chat, G-mail, Docs, Slides, Drive, Meets etc. Must have strong internet research skills Must be able to pass a government background check Must live in the United States and be authorized to work in the United States Preferred Skills: Solid knowledge of Cost Type contracts Federal Acquisition Certification (FAC) Level III About Grant Leading Technology: Grant Leading Technology (GLT) is a verified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) government contracting firm. GLT provides expert knowledge and skills to deliver agile enterprise solutions and innovative technologies to our clients at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and other federal and state agencies. We possess exceptional capabilities including, but not limited to, project management, cyber security, construction management, design, and management technology. GLT has been recognized for three consecutive years by Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Our employees are at the heart of GLTs success. We value and fully embrace the diversity of individuals and ideas within our workforce. GLT provides a competitive compensation package with benefits that are immediately available. Our base healthcare plan is 100% employer paid and our 401k plan is immediately vested. We also offer paid time off, 11 federal holidays, short/long-term disability, 401k matching, and opportunities for professional development. www.grantleadingtechnology.com *Grant Leading Technology is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to those who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability. Please email recruiting@grantleadingtechnology.com with the subject line Accommodation