Acquisition Specialist III /Contract Specialist (15.36)

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oct consultingWashington (DC)

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$110,000 per year

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About the role

Acquisition Specialist III /Contract Specialist (15.36) 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants This range is provided by OCT Consulting LLC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $110,000.00/yr - $135,000.00/yrAcquisition Specialist III /Contract SpecialistOCT Consulting is a business management and technology consulting firm that supports Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, and Information Technology.

Responsibilities And Duties: OCT currently has an opening for an Acquisition Specialist III / Contract Specialist to work with our federal client in Washington, DC. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

Providing comprehensive "cradle-to-grave" acquisition support across all phases: pre-award, solicitation, evaluation, award, and post-award
Assisting program offices with acquisition planning, including developing milestone schedules, market research, and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs)
Preparing procurement packages such as Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), and Justifications for Other than Full and Open Competition (JOFOCs)
Using the PRISM contract writing system to prepare solicitations (RFPs/RFQs/IFBs) and award documents for Contracting Officer release
Experience with, at minimum, FAR 8, 12, 13, 15, and 16 contracting methods, to include Blanket Purchase Agreements and Indefinite Delivery vehicles

Experience with federal-wide or multi-agency contract vehicles, including Federal Supply Schedules and/or DHS Strategic Sourcing Vehicles (e.g., GSA MAS, OASIS+, and other DHS enterprise contract solutions).Supporting Technical Evaluation Boards by documenting findings, performing cost/price analysis, and drafting source selection decision memoranda Managing post-award actions, including Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) designation letters, contract modifications, and full contract closeout per FAR 4.804

Requirements

Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen

Education: Bachelor's Degree required. A degree in business, management, contracting, or law is preferred

Experience: At least five (5) years of documented experience in federal contracting positions In lieu of a degree: 12 years of experience in federal government contracting and at least 24 hours of accredited college business credits

Certifications: FAC-C or DAWIA Level III or private sector equivalent certifications are highly preferred

Clearance Requirements: Must be eligible for a Public Trust background investigation involving a credit, fingerprint, and law enforcement agency check

Location: 100% On-site in Washington, DCTechnical Skills

Proficiency in PRISM, FPDS-NG, and SAM.gov Ability to interpret and apply procurement and transparency regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulations, Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act, and/or other similar agency-specific procurement and transparency regulations Knowledge of analytical and qualitative techniques to identify, evaluate, and propose the use of appropriate strategies and solutions to resolve complex or interrelated FOIA problems and issues Experience reviewing contract files and government acquisition package documentation Experience managing procurement-sensitive, law enforcement-sensitive, and other secure information preferred

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry-leading provider with 3% employer contributions of the employee's gross salary
Paid Time Off and Standard Government Holidays
Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits
Training Benefits

Salary Range: $110,000- $135,000 yearly, commensurate with experience, education, etc. About OCT Consulting OCT Consulting LLC is a Small Business (SB) providing professional services and information technology solutions to the Federal government and commercial clients. Founded in 2013, we bring the agility of operations and a management team with a track record of leading successful engagements at major Federal government agencies. At OCT we believe in creating a work environment where employees can thrive based on their abilities, skills, and achievements. We are dedicated to providing career growth and professional development based on individual merit and fostering a workplace where everyone's contributions are valued and recognized.

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