What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contracting Specialist position at Cortina Solutions?
Cortina Solutions is seeking a Contracting Specialist to support a government customer in Albuquerque, NM.
This position is contingent upon contract award.
Job Duties:
- Provide cradle-to-grave contract support, such as conducting market research, preparing pre- and post-award solicitation documentation, reviewing proposals for compliance, performing cost/price evaluations, assisting with negotiating positions, reviewing and processing invoices, assisting in developing acquisition strategies, and performing contract administration.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, ensuring compliance with federal regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS) and organizational policies
- Assist in the acquisition process, including developing requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for quotes (RFQs), and solicitations
- Assist the Contracting Offer in the oversight of contract performance
- Maintain accurate records of contract documents, amendments, and correspondence for audits and reviews
- Identify potential contractual risks and recommend solutions to address or mitigate them
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Acquisition Management, Contracting or related field
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience with DoD contracting
- Familiarity with systems like SAM.gov and/or CPARS
- Certifications from CPCM or DWAIA is preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Active Top Secret Security clearance
Covid Vaccination Policy: Cortina does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
Cortina Solutions, LLC is committed to hiring and maintaining a diversified workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
As our team members work on government sites, all potential candidates are subject to a background screening that fully complies with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
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