Sr. Contracts Specialist

## Sr. Contracts Specialist Apply:
US - MD, Bethesda:
Full time:
Posted 30+ Days Ago:
38866
** Job Family:
** Federal Contracts (ESA)
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* Travel Required:

** Up to 10%
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* Clearance Required:

** Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph
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* What You Will Do:

** As a Sr. Contracts Specialist, you will be a part of the contracts team for a federal government R&D organization providing support for the entire program lifecycle, from source selection activities through contract closeout. Leverage expertise in negotiation, handle multiple priorities effectively, work with a wide variety of technical and project management staff, and apply knowledge of risk assessments and federal procurement topics.

Working in a team environment, you will act as an advisor regarding legal requirements, client specifications, and government regulations to streamline the acquisition process and maximize client resources.
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* What You Will Need:

*** An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a polygraph
* Bachelor’s degree
* FIVE (5) years of experience as a contracts professional in the industry or a contracting officer in the federal government. Experience should include, but not be limited to:  + Intel Community experience with contracts or subcontracts  +

Experience with procurement lifecycle, from source selection activities through closeout.  +

Experience with Requests for Information (RFI) and Broad Agency Announcements (BAA)  +

Experience with evaluation of cost and price procedures/techniques to evaluate offers
** What Would Be Nice To Have:
*** Demonstrated knowledge of and the formation and administration of different government contract types
* Demonstrated proficient knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) AND with Non-FAR based instruments such as Other Transaction Agreements
* Assist with the preparation of contract award and modification packages for final review and approval
* Ability to be self-directed and work under minimal supervision
* Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with personnel at all levels
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
* Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functional teams
* Experience working in a closed areas with moderate oversight.
* Prior experience as a lead on a contract
* Experience entering and maintaining contract data into a contract management system.

The annual salary range for this position is $85,000.00-$. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.