Advanced Contracting Specialist

Upslope.io
Hampton, VA
Category Finance
Job Description
Advanced Contracting Specialist position at Upslope Advisors, supporting federal acquisition operations at a Department of the Air Force installation, requiring an active security clearance and 10+ years of experience as a contracting specialist.

Requirements

  • Active Secret clearance required
  • TS/SCI required for on-site performance and must be obtainable
  • Bachelor's degree with focus in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Law, Economics, Public Administration, Managerial Administration or related business discipline
  • 10+ years of experience as a contracting specialist in a federal government organization
  • 5+ years of experience supporting contracting officers on mid-level acquisition efforts
  • 10+ years of experience supporting complex, high-dollar, and enterprise-level acquisitions
  • DAWIA Level II certification, Back to Basics Contracting Professional certification, or equivalent
  • Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and its supplements
  • Experience with Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), Contract Closeout Module, SharePoint, and Records Application Management (RMA) or similar federal Government procurement applications
  • Proficiency in contract writing and filing systems, as well as Microsoft Office applications
  • Demonstrated experience in simplified acquisition of commercial items, fixed price contracts, contract closeout, and brand name justifications
  • Demonstrated experience in source selection, acquisition planning, milestone development, cradle-to-grave contracting, and cost contracts
  • Demonstrated experience leading and supervising contracting professionals in a fast-paced DoD acquisition environment
  • Proficiency in agile contracting methods including CSO, BAA, and OTA
  • Familiarity with FAR Parts 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 19, 31, 33 and 37

Benefits

  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 401k Matching
  • Retirement Plan
  • Visa Sponsorship
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