Senior/Lead Contract Specialist

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Senior Contract Specialist

What you'll do...

Trust Consulting Services Inc. is currently seeking a qualified Senior Contract Specialist who will support the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) at the Department of Transportation in Washington, DC.

Day to day you'll ...

• Reviewing procurement requests to ensure full understanding of the program office's requirements.
• Working with NHTSA Contract Specialist and Program Officer personnel in developing sound acquisition plans.
• Drafting and releasing pre-solicitation documentation (e.g. synopsis, letter of invitation to submit contract proposal or assistance agreement application).
• Assisting NHTSA Contract Specialist and Program Office Personnel in developing sound technical and cost evaluation plans.
• In collaboration with NHTSA Contact Specialist and Program Office Personnel, developing and drafting Request for Proposals,
• Request for Applications, Request for Quotes, and other solicitation documents. Contract solicitation documents shall be in
• FINAL FORM" (e.g. free of typographical and grammatical errors, properly formatted, compliant with the Uniform Contract
• Format (UCF) addressed in FAR15.204-1, inclusive of all current and applicable clauses and provisions, etc.).
• Conducting and documenting review of cost proposals.
• Providing advice to program office personnel on how to conduct and document technical and cost evaluation of proposals.
• Reviewing technical evaluation reports. Based upon results of cost and technical proposal reviews, recommending to the NHTSA
• Contracting Officer how to proceed with the contract action.
• Preparing award documents in "FINAL FORM".
• Performing all post-award duties.
• Ensuring all applicable reporting requirements are fulfilled in a timely manner. This includes :
• Ensuring NHTSA OAM's Procurement Request Tracker (a SharePoint-based database) has current and accurate information at all times.
• Ensure actions are processed in PRISM in a timely manner.
• Ensuring information provided in FPDS-NG and USASPENDING is accurate and current.
• Ensuring all ad hoc reporting requirements are completed correctly and within the established timeframe.
• Ensure compliance with all administrative, safety, and security requirements established by NHTSA (e.g. NHTSA OAM Policy Memos, NHTSA Orders, etc.) the U.S. Department of Transportation (e.g. the Transportation Acquisition Regulation, Transportation Acquisition Manual, other DOT orders, regulations and procedures) and the federal government (e.g. FAR, various OMB and CFR Circulars and regulations applying to assistance agreements).

Pay Range Information

The pay range for this position is listed below. Local minimum wage laws apply. This information is posted pursuant to local requirements to provide applicants with information about what they might be eligible to receive. Individual pay decisions will depend on job-related factors such as experience, education, skill, performance, and geographic location where work will be performed.

Pay Rate

135,000 annually

Benefits

Eligible associates can enroll themselves and / or their eligible dependents in medical and prescription drug coverage. TCS Security associates can also participate in the TCS Retirement Savings 401(k) Plan.

About Trust Consulting Services

Trust Consulting Services, Inc. is a certified SDVOSB firm specializing in Acquisition Management, Program Management, Financial Management, Information Technology and Facility Management in support of state, local and federal agencies. Trust Consulting Services purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. Innovation, Trust, Results, and Client-Centricity are the foundations of Trust Consulting Services. They guide our decisions and ensure we deliver exceptional service that helps your business succeed in the digital age. Trust consulting Services is committed to diversity and inclusion and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. All qualified applicants are welcomed and encouraged to apply.

Employee Type Job Family

Full Time DOT - NHTSA

Requirements

What you'll bring to the team

Education

Bachelor's degree in applicable field of study.

Work Experience

8 years of relevant experience, and an average of 15 years in contracting.

Federal contracting experience preferred. Experience as Contracting Officers in DoD, IC, and other federal agencies executing, administering, and providing prudent business advice, as experts highly versed in the Federal Acquisition Regulation on a range of contracting methods and strategies at all phases of the acquisition lifecycle.

Experience in lifecycle acquisition including pre-award, award and post award activities including development of SOW / PWS / SOO, IGCE, market research, cost / prices analysis, reviews, and evaluation of offers, award and post award administration to include modifications and closeouts on a range of contract vehicles such as IDIQ, BPA, and purchase orders.

Preferred Qualifications

FAC-C or DAWIA Level III in Contracting.

Expert-level understanding of FAR.

Salary Description

135,000

Salary : $135,000