What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Specialist position at Sciolex Corporation?
Overview
Sciolex Corporation What do you get when you bring together a team of bright individuals and place them into an environment where “work” means making a difference in the lives of people across the globe?
You get Sciolex Corporation, a fast-growing defense contractor focused on providing the U.S. Government a level of service that surpasses the epitome of excellence. Our core services include systems engineering technical advice, technical support, and administrative assistance. From our humble beginning as a small Service Disabled, Veteran Owned Small Business in Chantilly, VA, Sciolex Corporation is now the home for over 1,000 employees across the U.S.
Over the past 18 years, Sciolex Corporation has constructed an environment that celebrates diversity and encourages a positive work/life balance, all while supporting government missions that our employees are proud to be a part of. When you work for Sciolex Corporation, you are working for a stable company that values you and is committed to ensuring you receive the utmost employee care
Responsibilities
We are currently seeking a 100% on-site full-time Contract Specialist to support our office in the Fort Belvoir, VA area.
- Performance of procurement procedures applicable to simple and complex procurements, advising requiring activities on processes related to inspection and acceptation of goods and services, and coordinating the receipt of invoices with the Resource Management Section.
- Interpretation of solicitation provisions and contract clauses for vendors and Government officials providing professional advice and recommendations to decision maker and approval authorities.
- Perform contract administration and coordinate performance measurement with the requiring activity.
- Assisting the Contracting Officer with performing contract closeout functions for Firm Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursable contracts.
- Duties include interfacing with the Program Office and Budget Office to verify that deliverables have been received by the Government and all funds have been expended, initiating applicable contract modification documents, drafting documentation, and preparing the closeout file for the Contracting Officer's review and approval.
Qualifications & Physical Requirements
- TOP SECRET clearance with SCI Eligibility
- Five years’ Contracting experience. DAWIA/FAC-C certification
- Expert knowledge of pre-award simplified acquisition procedures.
- Expert knowledge of Standard Procurement System (SPS) PD2
- Expert knowledge of FAR Part 13 procedures including simplified procedures for certain commercial items
