What are the responsibilities and job description for the Jr. Contract Specialist (#24-225) position at Strategic Analysis?
Strategic Analysis, Inc. (SA) is seeking Jr. Contract Specialist to join our team supporting DoD's premier research agency, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), whose mission is to make pivotal investments in breakthrough technologies for national security.
SA is currently accepting applications for the position of Jr. Contract Specialist assigned to DARPA's Contract Management Office (CMO). CMO's role is to serve as DARPA's acquisition advisor and make awards in select, critical technology areas.
Pre-award Support
- As a Jr. Contract Specialist supporting CMO, you will be part of a team focused on providing innovative acquisition and business solutions to meet DARPA's goal of advancing breakthrough technologies for national security.
- Assist the Contracting Officer in the organization, management and administration of a complexity of contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, task orders, delivery orders, and other contractual documents and special projects as required prior to and during negotiations. This assistance shall consist of, but not limited to, analysis, data collection, and drafting records; develop Government prices and terms for analysis; post synopsis and award announcements on Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) and Federal Grants websites; coordinate, assemble, and update electronic and hard copy solicitation, contract and contract related files; and analyze elements of cost in proposals.
- When required, coordinate and clarify all elements of cost with either the Offeror, Defense Contract Management Agency, or Defense Contract Audit Agency.
- Research problems on a wide variety of contractual issues and draft appropriate correspondence for internal and external distribution.
- Assist in the development and review process for Broad Agency Announcements with the Contracting Officer and technical personnel.
- Use Standard Procurement System, Procurement Desktop - Defense (PD2) or any follow-on DoD-mandated contract writing system to draft contract documents and amendments.
Post-award Support
Solicitation Support
Job Type
Contract Specialist Qu alifications : Education
Clearance
Experience and Skills
Desired Skills / Experience
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