Contract Specialist II (TS Clearance Required)

Job summary

The Contract Specialist will manage complex acquisition matters, including processing protests and disputes in accordance with FAR requirements. They will also engage with vendor leadership and brief senior FBI officials on strategic sourcing and acquisition strategies.

Job details

Description Take the next steps to your professional success as Solerity is a recognized leader in providing Information Technology, Engineering Services, Program Management and Consulting Services to the U.S. Federal Government and our Intel Community. We enable our clients to achieve their organizational initiatives through the application of high quality, innovative and cost-effective professional services, and solutions. Solerity needs your support to help us provide these solutions and continue our path as a recognized leader in providing resources for federal agencies and the Intel Community! Requirements Process protests in accordance with FAR and agency requirements, acting to resolve the complaint or concern in an appropriate manner. Apply remedies to protect the rights of the Government under noncommercial item contracts. Investigate, analyze, and manage disputes/protests; negotiate resolutions and prepare a Contract Officer’s decision. Determine, recommend, and perform the termination of contracts when it is in the best interest of the Government. Engage with vendor senior leadership to address these disputes. Brief senior FBI leadership and advise on complex acquisition matters. Develop and manage a collaborative acquisition team to award complex contract vehicles for enterprise and strategic sourcing. Spearhead proactive vendor engagement and outreach with industry. Review acquisition strategy across the section through the Procurement Strategy Review (PSR). Additional duties may be assigned. REQUIREMENTS YOU BRING: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college. Top Secret Clearance Required (can sponsor) Six (6+) years of contracting experience covering the work listed for this LCAT. FAC-C Level III or DAWIA Level III certification (preferred). BENEFITS YOU'LL ENJOY: 1. Medical, dental and vision coverage 2. Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care 3. Flexible work schedule to include onsite, hybrid or remote, as dictated by position 4. 401(k) and company-funded life insurance 5. Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) 6. Tuition and training assistance 7. Financial rewards for employee referrals. 8. Pet insurance 9. Employee discount program EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Solerity is committed to the range of perspectives we bring to the marketplace by being an employer dedicated to hiring a highly qualified team of professionals, providing world class services and products aimed at exceeding our customer’s expectations. Solerity is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Solerity is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. APPLY TODAY!

What you’ll do

The Contract Specialist will manage complex acquisition matters, including processing protests and disputes in accordance with FAR requirements. They will also engage with vendor leadership and brief senior FBI officials on strategic sourcing and acquisition strategies.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and at least six years of relevant contracting experience. A Top Secret clearance is required, and FAC-C or DAWIA Level III certification is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Health savings accounts
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedule
• 401(k)
• Company-funded life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Training assistance
• Financial rewards for employee referrals
• Pet insurance
• Employee discount program

Listed skills

• Negotiation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Contract management
• FAR compliance
• Dispute resolution
• Protest management
• Acquisition strategy
• Strategic sourcing
• Vendor engagement
• Procurement strategy review
• Federal contracting
• Contract termination
• Negotiation
• Program management
• Time Off Management
• Procurement Strategy
• DAWIA Level 3
• Top Secret Clearance
• Information Technology
• Consulting
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Program Management
• Strategic Sourcing

Job areas

• Government & Public Sector
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership
• Legal
• Security & Safety
• Contract Specialist
• Contracts Analyst
• Buyers
• Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
• Buyers and Purchasing Agents

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