Contract Specialist Level 3

**MUST HAVE LEVEL III DAWIA or FAC-C Professional Certificate to apply**

Contract Specialist III

Job description

Searching for a Senior Contract Specialist to support the Department of Labor in Washington, DC. This position is full time, located on site.

As a Senior Contract Specialist III, you will be responsible to have in-depth working knowledge of federal procurement regulations and policies, as well as the ability to perform complex cost and/or price analysis functions and be knowledgeable and experienced using electronic media, including Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Power-point, etc.). Additionally, provide personnel with the ability to quickly grasp procurement terms, methodologies, and processes, prepare contract files and associated electronic documentation and create procurement actions (e.g., contract, order, mod) for execution of all subsequent orders placed against the Subcontract. No security clearance required.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the administration of the contract from cradle to grave, including contract compliance issues, change orders (modifications, amendments, renewals, extensions, assignments, notations, etc.), handling disputes, cure notices, liquidated damages, and, if necessary, contract cancellation.
• Assist the Contracting Officer in conducting strategic requirements review, acquisition strategy development, solicitation development, and in performing other related procurement tasks as required.
• Assist the Contracting Officer in review of requirements documents submitted by the Program Office to determine adequacy and sufficiency and make recommendations to the Contracting Officer to accept or reject.
• Participate in meetings as required. Meetings include pre-award conferences, post award meetings, periodic progress review meetings, acquisition planning meetings, and other meetings as required by the Contracting Officer.
• Assist the Contracting Officer in preparing solicitations, acquisition plans, source selection plans, and other documents required in accordance with regulatory and local guidance. Documents shall be accurate, current, timely, and maintained up to date (ex: acquisition plan milestone schedule).
• Review outgoing correspondence to ensure it is properly formatted and prepared on official letterhead for proper distribution. Reviews shall be completed within 24 hours of assignment.
• Support the Contracting Officer in assisting customers with the development and preparation of requirements documents (e.g., SOW, technical evaluation factors, acquisition plans, IGCEs, etc.).
• Complete all contract awards within the established Procurement Administrative Lead-times (PALT) identified by the Office of the Senior Procurement Executive (OSPE).
• Complete and handle all contract files in accordance with acquisition regulations and DOL local policies and procedures.
• Prepare modifications for various contractual actions to include, but not limited to, contracts, purchase/delivery/task orders, blanket purchase agreements, indefinite delivery contracts, as necessary.
• Assist the Contracting Officer in preparing responses to Freedom of Information Act Requests and Protested actions.
• Provide email and phone call responses to program office staff and other DOL officials within 24 hours of receipt, and immediately when the customer indicates that the matter is urgent.

Education/Certifications:

• High level of government contracting knowledge and skills
• Four years of relevant experience in federal contracting
• Bachelor’s Degree and 24 semester hours in business related coursework, from an accredited college or university

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience utilizing government contract writing and contract writing systems
• Independent ability to research and analyze contract and financial data
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to interface with service providers, program offices, government contracting officers, and contracting officers’ representatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Intimate knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
• Must have Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Professional or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certificate.

Professional Skills

• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision making capabilities
• Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Benefits

• GGE offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce.
• GGE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. (EOE – Minorities/Females/ Protected Veterans Status/Disability Status/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity)

Working at GGE

Working at GGE means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, GGE employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account