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READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
Are you an experienced Department of Defense Contract Specialist with a strong understanding of Federal acquisition regulations, non-FAR statutory authorities, and the complete contracting lifecycle? Do you possess hands-on Other Transaction Authority (OTA) experience or an Agreements Officer (AO) warrant? Do you enjoy supporting mission-critical acquisition programs that deliver rapid capabilities to America's Special Operations Forces? If so, we invite you to join our team supporting U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology & Logistics (SOF AT&L).
ABOUT THIS ROLE
St. Michael’s is seeking experienced Contract Specialists / Agreements Specialists to support multiple organizations within USSOCOM SOF AT&L. Successful candidates will provide acquisition, contracting, and OT agreement support throughout the entire procurement and rapid acquisition lifecycle—assisting Government Contracting Officers, Agreements Officers, and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) in planning, awarding, administering, and managing complex FAR and non-FAR acquisition actions supporting Special Operations Forces.
This position requires extensive knowledge of Federal acquisition regulations alongside non-FAR statutory flexibilities, sound business judgment, and the ability to support multiple rapid acquisition programs while ensuring compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, policies, and contracting/agreement procedures.
LOCATION
Tampa, FL (MacDill AFB on-site)
WHO YOU ARE
Security Clearance
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Active Secret security clearance with the ability to satisfy contract requirements.
Certifications
One of the following (or the ability to obtain if contractually permitted):
- DAWIA Practitioner (Level II equivalent) in Contracting
- DAWIA Advanced (Level III equivalent) in Contracting
- Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C)
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Acquisition, Contract Management, Finance, Public Administration, or a related discipline.
OR
- Equivalent combination of education and directly related Department of Defense contracting/agreements experience.
Required Experience
- Minimum of ten (10) years supporting Federal or Department of Defense acquisition, contracting, and agreement programs.
- Minimum of five (5) years supporting DoD acquisition organizations.
- Key Requirement: Hands-on experience supporting non-FAR acquisitions, specifically Other Transaction Authority (OTA) under 10 U.S.C. 4021/4022 (Research, Prototype, and Production OTs), Commercial Solutions Openings (CSOs), or Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs).
- Extensive experience supporting the complete acquisition and agreement lifecycle, including pre-award, award, post-award, and administration activities.
- Experience preparing acquisition/OT documentation and solicitation packages.
- Experience conducting price/cost analysis, evaluating milestone payment structures, and supporting contract/agreement negotiations.
- Experience supporting source selections, technical evaluations, and rapid acquisition planning activities.
- Experience administering a variety of Federal contract and agreement types, including Other Transactions (OTs), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Reimbursement, and Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts.
- Experience working with Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2), Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE), or comparable Government contract and agreement writing systems.
- Experience preparing executive correspondence, memoranda, reports, and acquisition/OT documentation.
- Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Government Contracting Officers, Agreements Officers, Program Managers, legal counsel, and Integrated Product Teams.
Required Knowledge
Working knowledge of:
- Statutory non-FAR authorities (10 U.S.C. 4021/4022) and OT agreements procedures
- Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
- Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
- Special Operations Forces Acquisition Regulation Supplement (SOFARS)
- Intellectual property (IP) and data rights under OT agreements
- Milestone-based payment schedules and non-traditional vendor engagement
- DoD rapid acquisition policies and procedures
- Source selection and OT evaluation procedures
- Contract/Agreement negotiation techniques
- Cost and price analysis / price reasonableness determinations
- Contract and OT administration
- Acquisition and agreement planning
- Contract and OT modifications
- Small Business coordination (DD Form 2579)
- Determinations and Findings (D&F) for OT usage
- Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE)
- Acquisition Plans and Agreements Strategies
- Contract and OT file management and audit readiness
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience supporting one or more of the following is highly desirable:
- Active or former Agreements Officer (AO) Warrant or standard Contracting Officer Warrant
- USSOCOM or Special Operations Forces organizations
- OT Consortium Managers and Consortium Agreements
- Software or digital acquisition programs (software-intensive applications)
- Research & Development (RDT&E) acquisitions
- SBIR/STTR transition to OT prototype/production
- Rapid acquisition initiatives and classified acquisition programs
- Procurement using multiple appropriations
- Experience working with DCAA and DCMA
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Contract Specialist / Agreements Specialist will support Government acquisition organizations by:
- Supporting acquisition and agreement planning and business strategy development, identifying opportunities for OTA and non-FAR flexibilities.
- Reviewing procurement and OT request packages for completeness, regulatory compliance, and statutory alignment.
- Conducting acquisition research and providing recommendations based on applicable acquisition laws, OT statutory guidance, regulations, and policy.
- Preparing acquisition and OT documentation, including Determinations and Findings (D&F for OT use), DD Form 2579, Justification and Approval documents, Acquisition Plans, Source Selection Plans, IGCEs, and OT Solicitations.
- Preparing solicitations, amendments, OT awards, modifications, and post-award documentation using Government contract/agreement writing systems.
- Supporting publication of required procurement and OT notices (e.g., CSOs, BAAs) on SAM.gov.
- Conducting cost and price analyses and evaluating milestone values to support fair and reasonable pricing determinations.
- Supporting proposal/prototype evaluations and preparing negotiation documentation, including Pre-Negotiation Memorandums (PNM) and Business Clearance Memorandums (BCM).
- Supporting contract/OT negotiations (including IP rights, data rights, and payment milestones) and award activities.
- Performing post-award administration functions for both FAR-based contracts and non-FAR OT agreements.
- Maintaining complete, accurate, and auditable contract and OT agreement files.
- Participating on Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and advising Government customers, commercial technology providers, and non-traditional defense contractors on acquisition and OTA matters.
- Coordinating with Contracting Officers, Agreements Officers, Program Managers, legal counsel, DCAA, DCMA, industry partners, and other stakeholders throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
- Ensuring all acquisition and agreement actions comply with Federal statutes, DoD policies, and organizational guidance.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?
At St. Michael’s, we believe in rewarding hard work and supporting the people who keep our country safe. As an employee-owned company, you can share in our success through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k)-retirement plan; paid time off; and professional development support. Join a company with a conscience – one that invests in your well-being and professional growth. See all our benefits here: St. Michael's Benefits.
This position will remain open until filled.
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