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Contract Specialist (Mid) (0007)

OCT Consulting, LLC

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$75,000 – $85,000 a year
Where
Silver Spring, MD, United States
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Contract Specialist (Mid) (0007)

OCT Consulting is a business management and technology consulting firm that provides support to Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, and Information Technology.

Responsibilities and Duties

OCT currently has an opening for a Contract Specialist (Mid) to work with our federal client. The ideal candidate is a mid-level acquisition professional with three to eight (3–8) years of Contract Specialist or Contracting and Procurement (1102) experience and expertise in procuring and managing government acquisitions of all vehicle types, including but not limited to fixed-price, time-and-materials, cost/cost-plus, interagency agreements, IDIQ, and BPA. The experience can be either as a federal government employee or as a contractor supporting a Federal or commercial acquisition office, or a combination of both.

Day to day responsibilities include:

  • Assist the Contracting Officer in the preparation of request for proposal (RFP) and request for quote (RFQ) packages.
  • Administer contracts through the full contract life cycle.
  • Procure and manage government acquisitions of all vehicle types, including fixed-price, time-and-materials, cost/cost-plus, interagency agreements, IDIQ, and BPA.
  • Review requestors' purchase requisition packages for completeness and accept them or return them for rework.
  • Conduct market research and issue solicitations through GSA eBuy and SAM.gov, using the client's electronic procurement system, DAU resources, and Microsoft Outlook, and compile and generate supporting documents.
  • Support the pre-award process by preparing quality assurance surveillance checklists, completing supporting documents for award, and tracking contract award status.
  • Maintain records management and disposition systems for acquisition files during the award and post-award process.
  • Provide post-award and contract closeout support by reconciling supporting documents (e.g., invoices, payment reports); drafting contract closeout forms, memorandums, and checklists; and coordinating with resource management to update and retain final contract closeout records.
  • Communicate professionally with vendors and customers by email and telephone.
  • Review and edit acquisition work products for grammar and style, referring questions about content to the originator.
  • Deliver accurate, timely, high-quality work products that meet, and increasingly exceed, client expectations.
  • Build a working knowledge of the client's mission and processes and share observations on client needs or challenges with team leads.
  • Support OCT's growth efforts by providing data, metrics, project examples, and answers to targeted questions from leadership or the business development team.

Requirements

  • Three (3) to eight (8) years of full-spectrum federal contract experience
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Acquisition certification is highly desired (i.e., FAC-C, DAWIA certification); NCMA certifications will also be considered
  • Must have knowledge of contract support that includes:
  • Market Research/Pre-solicitation activities
  • Solicitation Phase activities
  • Post Award Contract Administration Phase activities
  • Closeout Phase activities
  • Experience supporting an acquisition office in the Contract and Procurement Series (1102) is preferred
  • Must be able to obtain or retain a Public Trust clearance
  • The investigation will involve a credit, fingerprint, and law enforcement agency check
  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Onsite – Silver Spring, MD

Benefits

OCT offers competitive compensation packages and a full suite of benefits which includes:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry leading provider with 3% employer contributions of the employee’s gross salary
  • Paid Time Off and Standard Government Holidays
  • Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits
  • Training Benefits

Salary Range: $75,000–$85,000 yearly commensurate with experience, education, etc.

About OCT Consulting

OCT Consulting LLC is a Small Business (SB) providing professional services and information technology solutions to the Federal government and commercial clients. Founded in 2013, we bring the agility of operations and a management team with a track record of leading successful engagements at major Federal government agencies.

At OCT we believe in creating a work environment where employees can thrive based on their abilities, skills, and achievements. We are dedicated to providing career growth and professional development based on individual merit and fostering a workplace where everyone’s contributions are valued and recognized.

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