JRAD is seeking ISO/Contracting Coordinator candidates for positions to support health technology development initiatives for the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). Position Overview Assist in the development of solicitations, manage BAA proposals and negotiations, and liaise with mission offices for cost proposals and technical evaluations. This role involves both pre-award and post-award support, ensuring effective management and administration of various contractual documents and special projects. Roles/Responsibilities:
Pre-Award Support -Assist the Contracting Officer in the organization, management, and administration of complex contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, IDIQ Task Orders, and other contractual documents. -Conduct analysis, data collection, and drafting of records. -Develop Government prices and terms for analysis. -Post synopsis and award announcements on the System for Award Management (SAM) and Federal Grants websites. -Coordinate, assemble, and update electronic and hard copy solicitation, contract, and contract-related files. -Analyze elements of cost in proposals and coordinate with Offerors or ARPA-H Contracting Officer for clarification. -Research contractual issues and draft appropriate correspondence for internal and external distribution. -Assist in the development and review process for Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs) with the Contracting Officer and technical personnel. -Utilize PRISM to draft contract documents and amendments. Post-Award Support -Assist the Contracting Officer in preparing contract modifications, including incremental funding, redirection of effort, performance extensions, and change orders. -Prepare necessary modifications to clarify scope, specification changes, language ambiguities, and contract clauses. -Draft stop work orders, cure notices, show cause letters, and termination notices as required. -Monitor the status of Government property and manage invoicing and payment processes. Solicitation Support -Assist in coordinating and administratively managing the entire acquisition process, including activities such as BAAs, Special Notices, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Requests for Information (RFIs). -Evaluate proposals and manage the award approval process. -Ensure all solicitation-related documents are prepared, drafted, and coordinated effectively and are available to appropriate personnel. Required Skills and Education:
-Experience: 3 plus years’ of experience in contract management, preferably within a government or military setting. -Skills: Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills. Proficiency in using PRISM or similar contract management systems. -Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a related field is preferred.
-Security Clearance: Public Trust When you work for JRAD you will never be just a number. We put people before profits! JRAD is committed to the health and well-being of its employees. We offer more paid time off than the average company upon hire and the following benefits are available to all full-time employees: • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance • Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical & dependent day care • Disability Insurance • 401K Plan • Tuition Reimbursement