[Remote] Senior Contract Support Specialist at Blue Water Thinking

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Government, Defense, Veterans AffairsIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with a major in any field; or at least twenty-four (24) semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, and organization and management
A minimum of five (5) recent years – within the last seven (7) years – relevant experience in conducting comprehensive and complex acquisition support services with an extensive knowledge of the FAR, Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR), and all other applicable regulations and policies. Resume must reflect documented experience of pre- and post-award acquisition processes and activities along with related training and certifications
Ability to apply the required knowledge of laws, regulations, and procedures to the act of properly issuing and administering a construction contract in accordance with Federal acquisition laws, regulations, and best business practices
Knowledge of construction and AE contracting request and develop construction/AE solicitation packages in accordance with FAR, VAAR, and agency policies and procedures
Familiarity with FAR Part(s) 14, 15, 36, and 43

Responsibilities

Assist with advisory support and assisting functional area technical experts with the development of writing requirements into sound, sufficient Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS) and/or Orders
Assist with acquisition planning, solicitation preparation, market research and analysis, source selection document preparation
Prepare contract modifications and documents, cost/price analysis, development of analytics, create reports, preparation of contract termination documents
Assist with strategy, planning, data analysis, requirements and/or documentation development, preparing Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE), compliance reviews for acquisition documents and forms
Perform a wide variety of associated procurement skills and activities including research, analysis, data entry, writing, document preparation, editing, scanning, document management, phone calls, faxing, filing, and other activities necessary to complete the tasks assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Acquisition PlanningSolicitation PreparationMarket ResearchData AnalysisStatements of WorkPerformance Work StatementsIGCECompliance ReviewsSOWPWS

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the minimum qualifications for the Senior Contract Support Specialist role?

Candidates need a Bachelor's degree in any field or at least 24 semester hours in fields like accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, and organization and management, plus a minimum of five recent years within the last seven years of relevant experience in comprehensive and complex acquisition support services.

What does the company culture at Blue Water Thinking emphasize?

The company is guided by principles of value generation, continuous innovation, customer-centricity, and vested collaboration, with values including integrity, respect, professionalism, stewardship, and customer service, fostering a 'one-team' approach, human connection, collaboration, humility, and loyalty.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote position or what is the location requirement?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What experience makes a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates will have at least five recent years of relevant experience in conducting comprehensive and complex acquisition support services, along with the required education in business-related fields, demonstrating skills in procurement activities like research, analysis, writing, and document preparation.