Remote Contract Specialist | WFH Opportunity

Job Overview

We are actively seeking a dedicated and experienced Contract Specialist to join our esteemed team, focusing on delivering pivotal procurement support for government contracts. This role encompasses both pre-award and post-award activities and requires close collaboration with government leads, support personnel, and various stakeholders to ensure a streamlined, effective, and compliant procurement process. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in agile methodologies to adeptly manage procurement packages, ensuring comprehensive execution of the acquisition process.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage collaboratively with government leads, support personnel, and stakeholders to ascertain project requirements and objectives.
• Sustain ongoing communication with all relevant parties throughout the acquisition process to guarantee alignment and successful procurement results.
• Create thorough and well-structured procurement packages, including Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), Statements of Objectives (SOO), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), Market Research Reports (MRR), and source selection criteria.
• Implement agile principles and best practices to develop procurement documentation that supports program management, software development, integration, testing, configuration management, operations, maintenance, and cloud migration.
• Evaluate requirements and previous contract performance to formulate effective SOWs, PWSs, and SOOs.
• Conduct market research and analyze trends to guide procurement decisions and explore alternative sources.
• Develop evaluation methodologies and selection criteria for source assessments.
• Draft and prepare precise and complete contractual documents, forms, and solicitations.
• Assist with contract administration, ensuring adherence to contract terms and conditions.
• Support the formulation and execution of contract modifications, amendments, and renewals.
• Monitor contractor performance according to established Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASP) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Manage contract deliverables, vendor onboarding/offboarding, and contract closeout processes.
• Analyze pricing data and provide recommendations for price reasonableness and contract modifications.
• Maintain meticulous records of contract administration actions and deliver regular status updates.
• Ensure compliance with quality control guidelines and performance standards as outlined in the QASP.
• Monitor adherence to applicable regulations and policies, including the “Guide to Judiciary Policy” Volume 14.
• Utilize Microsoft tools such as SharePoint and Teams for document management and collaborative efforts.
  
  

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Contract Management, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in acquisition support, procurement, or contract management, preferably within a government context.
• Strong understanding of federal procurement regulations and policies.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies, especially in procurement or software development environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft business suite tools, including SharePoint and Teams.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
  
  

Career Growth Opportunities

This position offers significant potential for professional advancement in the fields of acquisition support and contract management. We are committed to fostering career development and providing resources that enable our staff to excel in their professional endeavors.

Employment Type: Full-Time