Contract Specialist with Security Clearance
Apply NowCompany: Apogee Engineering
Location: Tampa, FL 33621
Description:
Overview
Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Contract Specialist to support Special
Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (SOF AT&L). SOF AT&L provides rapid and
focused acquisition, technology, and acquisition logistics support to manage and support the
development, acquisition, and fielding of critical items to enable a no-fail mission for the SOF
Warfighter. This is a full-time position located at MacDill, AFB, FL. Responsibilities Independently and proficiently conducts appropriate research using a variety of resources available to the acquisition community (e.g., FAR, other regulatory guidance) in order to provide informed guidance and applicable courses of action (COAs) to a wide range of customers Independently prepares pre-solicitation documentation to include, but not limited to Determination and Findings (D&F) and Small Business coordination (DD Form 2579) Staffs pre-solicitation documentation for appropriate review and approvals and posts applicable notices in the Federal Business Opportunities as required Independently prepares solicitations and amendments in Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2) (or relevant contract writing system) for Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) review and approval Staffs all solicitation/amendment documentation for appropriate review and approvals and posts notices in the Federal Business Opportunities as required Conducts price and cost analysis; proficiently use the variety of techniques, including but not limited to, working with DCAA and/or DCMA as necessary, to determine fair and reasonable prices Independently reviews evaluation input from a variety of sources (e.g. technical program and DCAA personnel), provides necessary feedback, and prepares contract negotiation positions (such as PNM and BCM) for PCO review and approval Independently prepares contract award (or agreements) and amendments in PD2 (or relevant writing system) for PCO review and approval Staffs all award/amendment documentation for appropriate review and approvals and posts notices in the Federal Business Opportunities as required Independently prepares post-award documentation to include, but not limited to contract modifications and memorandums for record Independently and proficiently conducts all contract administration functions retained by USSOCOM , Establishes and maintains quality contract files that are auditable, repeatable, and defendable Actively participates in IPTs and guides and assists team members, technical program personnel, sales representatives, local suppliers, and/or contractors on acquisition and business related issues in a professional manner Qualifications
Minimum Experience:
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret clearance with SCI Eligibility
Certifications: DAWIA Practitioner (formerly Level II) Equivalency in Contracting
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field
Years of Experience: 10 years of contract management experience Familiarity with DoD acquisitions in a cleared space supporting SOF Experience working 5 years supporting DoD acquisition agencies Proficient with Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2) contract writing software Preferred Experience:
Certifications: DAWIA Advanced (formerly Level III) in Contracting or a Federal Acquisition
Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Level 3
Education and Experience: Master's degree in Business or Acquisition and 8 years of contracts
management experience in support of a DoD acquisition agency Experience with contracting support to SOF organizations and operations Experience as a former Warranted Contracting Officer Experience as Supervisory Contract Specialist Additional Information
Location: MacDill, AFB, FL
On-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-Site
Travel: 10%
Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Contract Specialist to support Special
Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (SOF AT&L). SOF AT&L provides rapid and
focused acquisition, technology, and acquisition logistics support to manage and support the
development, acquisition, and fielding of critical items to enable a no-fail mission for the SOF
Warfighter. This is a full-time position located at MacDill, AFB, FL. Responsibilities Independently and proficiently conducts appropriate research using a variety of resources available to the acquisition community (e.g., FAR, other regulatory guidance) in order to provide informed guidance and applicable courses of action (COAs) to a wide range of customers Independently prepares pre-solicitation documentation to include, but not limited to Determination and Findings (D&F) and Small Business coordination (DD Form 2579) Staffs pre-solicitation documentation for appropriate review and approvals and posts applicable notices in the Federal Business Opportunities as required Independently prepares solicitations and amendments in Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2) (or relevant contract writing system) for Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) review and approval Staffs all solicitation/amendment documentation for appropriate review and approvals and posts notices in the Federal Business Opportunities as required Conducts price and cost analysis; proficiently use the variety of techniques, including but not limited to, working with DCAA and/or DCMA as necessary, to determine fair and reasonable prices Independently reviews evaluation input from a variety of sources (e.g. technical program and DCAA personnel), provides necessary feedback, and prepares contract negotiation positions (such as PNM and BCM) for PCO review and approval Independently prepares contract award (or agreements) and amendments in PD2 (or relevant writing system) for PCO review and approval Staffs all award/amendment documentation for appropriate review and approvals and posts notices in the Federal Business Opportunities as required Independently prepares post-award documentation to include, but not limited to contract modifications and memorandums for record Independently and proficiently conducts all contract administration functions retained by USSOCOM , Establishes and maintains quality contract files that are auditable, repeatable, and defendable Actively participates in IPTs and guides and assists team members, technical program personnel, sales representatives, local suppliers, and/or contractors on acquisition and business related issues in a professional manner Qualifications
Minimum Experience:
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret clearance with SCI Eligibility
Certifications: DAWIA Practitioner (formerly Level II) Equivalency in Contracting
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field
Years of Experience: 10 years of contract management experience Familiarity with DoD acquisitions in a cleared space supporting SOF Experience working 5 years supporting DoD acquisition agencies Proficient with Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2) contract writing software Preferred Experience:
Certifications: DAWIA Advanced (formerly Level III) in Contracting or a Federal Acquisition
Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Level 3
Education and Experience: Master's degree in Business or Acquisition and 8 years of contracts
management experience in support of a DoD acquisition agency Experience with contracting support to SOF organizations and operations Experience as a former Warranted Contracting Officer Experience as Supervisory Contract Specialist Additional Information
Location: MacDill, AFB, FL
On-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-Site
Travel: 10%