KT Consulting is Hiring a CONTRACT SPECIALIST SUPPORT Near Tampa, FL
Job Responsibilities
Provide support to the SORDAC Acquisition Operations Division
Execute the full range of contracting activities
Prepare various contractual documents for approval by the Government Contracting Officer
Participate in acquisition activities to include performing market research, recommending procurement strategies, and preparing procurement requests such as Requests for Information, Requests for Quotes, and Requests for Proposals
Assist in supporting proposal evaluation activities, reviewing contractor performance, and investigating reports of contract discrepancies
Help ensure the maintenance of documentation of program costs and schedule adherence
Assess progress in assigned projects/programs including cost estimates, schedules, and performance supportability baseline requirements by applying known methods and procedures
Help establish management controls such as milestones, expenditure rates, management indicators, and management reviews to reflect program status and provide early detection of emerging problems
Review programming documents and/or help assess the impact of external actions to determine their effect on the development, production, and logistical support and to ensure that programs are within baseline and budgetary limitations
Assist the government in providing feedback to customers and keep abreast of changing environments and potential shifts in emphasis or other program changes
Help coordinate program changes and engineering compromises to assess the resulting changes in other areas of the program
Prepare and present staff studies for presentation to program leaders and other management officials
Conduct presentations and demonstrations on program status, costs, adherence to baselines and schedules
Advise Government program managers of significant actions or problems and seek resolution
Skills & Requirements Experience
5 years of experience in Government Contracting
Must possess a level of experience commensurate with Department of Defense GS-1102-12
Must possess Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Acquisition Level II Contracting Certification
Experience in USSOCOM acquisition policies and processes highly preferred
Location and Travel
MacDill AFB, Tampa, Florida
2 Trips in CONUS per year
Education
BA or BS Degree with 5 years' experience or no degree with 13 years' experience