ARPA-H Contract Specialist - Basic

ARPA-H Contract Specialist - Basic

Job Description

Opportunity : Contract Specialist. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Employment Type : Full-time, W2 employment; Exempt, salaried; Eligible for paid benefits. Remote / Hybrid.

Corporate Overview

SD Solutions, LLC is a fast-growing professional services company, providing Cybersecurity, Strategy & Governance, IT Modernization, Management Consulting, and Professional Services solutions to large and small clients in the federal government sector. Our broad spectrum of services also includes digital & legacy transition, decommissioning, communications, event planning & logistics, and operations. It is our mission to deliver enduring results to our clients using strong business acumen, technical solutions, and management services. Our core values include quality, timeliness, integrity, trusted relationships, and corporate citizenship.

Opportunity Overview

The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) is a new agency within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). It is a research funding agency that supports transformative biomedical and health breakthroughs to provide health solutions for all. ARPA-H accelerates better health outcomes for everyone by supporting the development of high-impact solutions to society's most challenging health problems. These opportunities will advance high-potential, high-impact biomedical and health research that cannot be readily accomplished through traditional research or commercial activity. With a scope spanning the molecular to the societal, these programs have the potential to radically improve everyone's health."

SD Solutions is seeking a Basic Contract Specialist to join our team at ARPA-H. This role will provide essential support in pre / post-contract management, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations, and managing agreements related to Other Transactions (OTs) and Research & Development (R&D) contracting. The ideal candidate will bring a foundational understanding of the contracting process within the federal landscape and a keen interest in contributing to pivotal health research initiatives at ARPA-H.

Responsibilities Include

• Assist in the development and review of contract documents, including requests for proposals (RFPs), statements of work (SOWs), and contract modifications.
• Collaborate with project teams to gather requirements and ensure all necessary documentation is prepared for solicitation processes.
• Monitor contract performance and compliance, ensuring all obligations are met throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders and contractors to address issues, negotiate changes, and resolve disputes.
• Ensure adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines and agency-specific policies in all contracting activities.
• Stay current with regulatory changes and best practices in federal contracting to inform compliance strategies.
• Maintain accurate records of contracts, supporting documents, and communications throughout the contracting process.
• Prepare reports and summaries for internal stakeholders on contract status, performance metrics, and compliance assessments.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge of contract management principles and federal acquisition regulations.

Requirements Overview

Employment Type

Clearance, Citizenship, and Work Location

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SD Solutions Culture

We are a fast-growing company who puts people first. Our focus is on building the right team to provide exceptional services to our customers and to grow with our organization. We offer very competitive compensation and a very attractive benefits package. We believe in corporate citizenship and provide several levels of support to students, schools, teachers, and other organizations in our local community. If you are looking for a new opportunity to make a difference and build your career in a positive way, please join us. We're waiting for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SD Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on an individual's race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination.

Whenever possible, SD Solutions makes reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by law.

Candidate Referral Fee Program

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To submit a qualified referral, please visit our website. You'll need to send the candidate's contact information and / or resume to SD Solutions and include "Candidate Referral" in the subject line. Your referral must be an active candidate interested in new opportunities. You must include the candidate's full name and contact information (i.e., email address and phone number).

Please visit Careers - SD Solutions, LLC (sdsolutionsllc) for more details of the Candidate Referral Fee Program.