Contract Specialist

As affiliates of the PCI Federal Services group of companies, PCI Government Services LLC has a passion for our team members and their personal mission for success. We offer excellent insurance, leave and developmental benefits along with some flexibility for remote work opportunities. Come join our organization and be part of an exciting team supporting our Federal, DoD and Private Sector customers!

Job Summary

• Full life cycle contract management (“cradle to grave”)
• Assist agency contracting office with drafting various contract documents including base contracts, modifications, and purchase orders.
• Working with and advising program managers on procurement policies, regulations, and procedures that result in cost savings for the Government.
• Maintaining a working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency supplemental regulations; following all applicable acquisition procedures.
• Communicating orally in order to brief all customers on proposed acquisition cycles award processes.
• Utilizing all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures while participating with a variety of Program Offices to ensure the acquisition plan, synopsis, procurement planning conference and justification and approval all include necessary information to facilitate a successful contract award.
• Communicating in writing, independently preparing pre and post business clearances for every acquisition in order to document the contract file.
• Acting as a business adviser and/or representative providing business advice to the program offices.

Qualifications

• B.S. / B.A. Degree is required.
• At least 4 years of federal acquisition experience is required.
• Must be able to work a normal 40 hour work week on-site during the core work hours of 9:00AM to 3:00PM. Some flexibility is available on core work hours.
• Knowledge of the Federal acquisition process and applicable laws and regulations. (e.g. the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR))
• Strong background in acquiring commercial supplies and/or services for the Federal Government.
• Experience as an 1102 in the Federal Government is highly desirable.
• Experience with major contract writing systems is highly desirable.
• DAWIA /FAC-C and CFCM or CPCM certifications are highly desirable;
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills. (Job entails supporting multiple purchasing actions in a fast-paced environment.)
• Ability to work with minimal guidance and supervision.
• Position will require interaction with procurement office management. Interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively are necessary.
• Ability to pass a federal background check for facility access is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Employees must possess the ability to work in a standard office or conference room setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer. To visit other company sites, employees must be able to operate a motor vehicle and fly in an aircraft, both of which may require sitting for prolonged periods of time. Employees must possess vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups and over the telephone. Standing in work areas and walking between work areas will be required. This position requires an employee to occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb or balance; reach, push, and pull drawers and doors open and closed. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

PCI Government Services (PCIGS) is an equal opportunity employer. PCIGS does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation or identity, veterans or disability status.

Preference may be extended to qualified Native American Indian candidates in accordance with applicable federal law.