Contract Specialist II

Overview

Nakupuna Consulting is seeking a Contracts Specialist II to support the MCC Department of Administration and Finance (A&F), Contracts & Grants Management (CGM) Division.

Responsibilities

The Contract Specialist II serves as a technical advisor, focusing on the procurement of goods and services for MCC's programs and operations. This role requires understanding of administrative functions and federal acquisition processes to guide program officials through procurement phases. Responsibilities include developing procurement strategies, overseeing contract documentation, and conducting price / cost analyses. The specialist manages contract negotiations, monitors contractor performance, ensures compliance with relevant laws, and facilitates contract closeouts. Additionally, this position acts as the primary contact for major procurement inquiries, offering recommendations to improve operations and customer service. The candidate will lead complex procurement projects, setting standards for MCC's practices.

• Serves as a technical advisor in the procurement of goods and services for MCC programs and operations.
• Applies knowledge of federal acquisition to guide program officials in source selection, contract price evaluations, and administration.
• Manages contract administration, monitors contractor performance, approves payments, and verifies deliveries.
• Develops statements of work, procurement strategies, evaluation plans, and pricing methodologies.
• Determines appropriate contracting vehicles and prepares related documents in compliance with laws and regulations.
• Executes contract modifications, analyzes alternatives, and applies cost analysis techniques for solicitation documents.
• Develops budgets for procurements, analyzes costs, and evaluates contractor proposals for various procurement scenarios.
• Coordinates procurement and contract administration for complex technical service contracts, ensuring compliance with requirements.
• Acts as the primary contact for acquisition matters, providing recommendations to improve operations and customer service.
• Negotiates complex contract modifications, leads cost / price negotiations, and evaluates contractor financial and operational policies.
• Manages performance period extensions, resolves disputes, approves payments, and oversees contract closeouts.
• Manages significant procurement programs and initiatives that guide MCC's procurement practices.
• Reviews and evaluates grant applications, negotiates award terms, and ensures compliance with reporting requirements.
• Updates acquisition plans, conducts market research, and provides guidance on contracting methods and strategies.
• Assists in maintaining official contract files, preparing documentation, and ensuring procurement compliance.

Qualifications

The Contract Specialist II requires mastery of contracting principles, laws, regulations, and procedures for both pre-award and post-award phases across various supplies, equipment, services, and construction. This role demands expertise in federal contract administration policies, techniques, and evaluation methods for managing complex, long-term contracts. Additionally, CS II must understand business practices and market conditions, excel in negotiation to secure the best government deals, and possess strong communication skills for presenting findings. The position involves interacting with private sector representatives and government managers to support procurement. For Financial Assistance (FA) management, required by MCC, CS II should also know how to administer federal grants and cooperative agreements, including financial methods to assess recipient stability, ensuring adherence to business and industry practices.

Education and Experience :

Required - A bachelor's degree with a major in any field and 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields : accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organizations and management. Eight or more years of direct experience in Federal contracting or related positions. At least one of these years must be specialized experience equivalent to the Federal Government GS-12 grade level that has equipped the individual with the knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this job description. Desired - FAC-C(Professional) or DAWIA in Contracting (Professional) certification, DAWIA or FAC-C Level I certification or other non-Federal certifications / qualifications, such as NCMA CFCM and CPCM.

Clearance Requirements : The candidate will successfully obtain a Public Trust or equivalent security clearance from the MCC DIS Office. Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Physical Requirements : The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation :

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