Defense Contracting Systems Specialist- Top Secret

Overview

Staffing Pros, a division of VETS Inc., is recruiting for a full-time Defense Contracting Systems Specialist at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, FL.  This position requires an Active Top Secret clearance and a CompTIA Security certification. 

If you have additional questions not answered by the information contained within this posting, please contact our team directly at StaffingPros@vets-inc.com.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-user support and training on DoD electronic business applications, including the Standard Procurement System (SPS) and related eBusiness applications.
• Manage network credentials and system access to ensure the functionality of the contracting infrastructure.
• Collaborate with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to develop evaluations, analyses, and data-intensive reports critical for mission success.
• Respond to data calls and support all aspects of contracting operations in coordination with the COR.
• Notify the COR of contract modifications that may conflict with DPAP memorandums, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and SOCOM Acquisition Regulation Supplement (SOFARS).
• Perform system administration tasks, including report writing, script execution, and troubleshooting.
• Act as the primary liaison with the SPS Helpdesk for issue escalation and resolution.
• Provide functional contracting guidance as required.
• Develop custom reports using Cognos, the SPS built-in report-writing tool.
• Monitor and resolve daily error logs and interface issues.
• Support software upgrades, Information Assurance (IA) vulnerability remediation, and software deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 3 years of related work experience, or equivalent practical experience.
• CompTIA Security certification (required).
• Experience with DoD Contracting, Acquisition, or Financial Management systems.
• Proficiency in Sybase SQL script writing.
• Ability to support IT applications, including:
  • Standard Procurement System (SPS)
  • Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2)
  • Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to travel occasionally to DoD sites within the continental United States (CONUS) for system and user support.
• Active Top-Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in contracting infrastructure management within a DoD environment.
• Previous experience providing technical support and training for DoD procurement systems.