Job description

We have a passion for our team members and their personal mission for success. We offer excellent health, leave and developmental benefits along with flexibility for remote work opportunities. Come join our organization and be part of our exciting team supporting our federal and DoD customers!

• This is position is onsite - Washington, DC 20580: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Liaison/ Senior Contract Specialist carries out pre-determined and recurring cradle to grave contract administration duties. May serve in a management role. Functions may include acquisition planning, solicitation preparation, market research/analysis, source selection and administration of terms and conditions, cost/price analysis, negotiation, preparation of contract award and modifications, support government in the evaluation of contractor performance, contract termination, and contract closeout. Knowledge and exposure to cost reimbursement/cost sharing contracts and review of claims and equitable adjustments. Ability to simultaneously manage, coordinate and pursue multiple, complex projects and activities. Extensive knowledge of the FAR and/or associated FAR supplements.

Job Classification

This job is classified as exempt.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Works through the requirements development process with the customers, ensuring that the customers understand their role in the acquisition process, recommends innovative acquisition methods that align with digital services approaches such as agile, cloud and mobility, how to capture their requirements and the tools and other resources that are available to assist them in drafting future requirements
• Coordinates with the FTC customers to understand the business of their office and offer acquisition strategies for the procurement plans
• Assists offices with their procurement planning
• Offer one-on-one training regarding acquisition packages and the documentation required to construct a complete and acceptable requirements package
• Assist in source selection activities as an advisor
• Participate in FTC customer meetings to ensure knowledge of the entire acquisition portfolio
• Report on progress of assigned acquisition liaison activities
• Assist in ancillary acquisition support, as requested
• Acquisition Strategy Support - Provide advice and recommend acquisition approaches, strategy, risks, contracting methods, competition, sources, schedule, and prepare draft acquisition plans. Work Products include draft acquisition plans
• Market Research and Market Surveys - Assist in market research; identify potential sources, categories and size of businesses
• Miscellaneous Pre-Award Documents - Assist in drafting justifications, memorandums, inter-agency agreements, or other necessary contract file documents
• Request for Proposals/Quotes
• Source Selection Evaluation Criteria - Provide assistance in preparation of source selection evaluation criteria and make recommendations as to relative importance of the criteria
• Source Selection Support - Assist in preparation source selection plans, technical evaluation plans, and vendor screening plans. In addition, the Liaison will assist in consolidating and documenting the Government’s source selection evaluation and decision
• Contract Award Support - Assist in preparation of draft award and associated documents. Deliverables include draft award documents
• Post award support including modifications, terms and conditions, invoicing, data management, and closeout support activities
• Information Technology (IT) buying as needed
• SSC onsite staff as a senior advisor, mentor, trainer

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees AND at least 24 hours in business-related courses in any of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management
• Minimum 8 years of overall experience
• At least 3 years’ acquisition experience with or supporting Civilian and/or DOD agencies
• Expert knowledge in pre-award contract support and post-award contract management
• One of the following Contracting related certifications: DAWIA Contracting Level III, FAC-C Level III, strongly desired or CPCM
• Contracting experience with FAR 8.4, 12, 13, 15, and 16.505
• Proficiency and experience with PRISM required.
• Acquisition planning, market research, and drafting technical requirements
• Knowledge of negotiation techniques and skill in devising negotiation strategies to deal with contractors in resolving such problems as reducing costs, adjusting delivery schedules, and negotiating in sole source environments
• Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the evaluation of contract proposals and knowledge of laws, regulations, agency policy, precedent cases, and other requirements that affect acquisition
• Must be proficient in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Word

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described herein are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Employees must possess the ability to work in a standard office or conference room setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer.

To visit other company sites, employees must be able to operate a motor vehicle and fly in an aircraft, both of which may require sitting for prolonged periods of time. Employees must possess vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups and over the telephone. Standing in work areas and walking between work areas will be required. This position requires an employee to occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb or balance; reach, push, and pull drawers and doors open and closed. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

PCI Government Services (PCIGS) is an equal opportunity employer.

PCIGS does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation or identity, Veterans or Disability status.

Preference may be extended to qualified Native American Indian candidates in accordance with applicable federal law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $135,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Washington, DC 20580: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Contracts: 8 years (Preferred)
• PRISM: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• DAWIA Contracting Level III (Preferred)
• FAC-C Level III (Preferred)
• CPCM (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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