Grants and Contracts Specialist-DFARS

Position Information

Hiring Department:
Controlled Space Enterprise K5

Posting End Date:
Open until filled.

Hours:

40 hours per week, standard Monday
- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm,

FLSA status:
Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

As soon as possible.

Salary: $60,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Required Application Materials:

* Resume

* Cover Letter

* List of three references

Note:

To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

Position Summary

Summary:

The Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Specialist (DFARs) will be responsible for all aspects of contract portfolio management from the business development phase through closeout, delivering customer satisfaction, building customer relationships and providing timely responses to both external and internal stakeholders. The initial duties of the selected candidate will be to provide contracts support to major capture and proposal efforts, within the Controlled Space Enterprise.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in Federal Acquisition Contracting and an overarching understanding of federal contracting and grant regulations and policies including financial research compliance. Collaborating in contact negotiation effort, analyzing proposed cost, and evaluating pricing strategies. The position requires a keen understanding of major public research policy issues facing the state and the Border Region as well as strong leadership and project management skills.

Meticulously preparing and maintaining essential contract file documentation according to FAR, DFARS, and related regulations.

* This position is contingent on obtaining and maintaining TOP SECRET government clearance.

Note:

The primary accountabilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed below. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

Statement of

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides support for contract development, implementation, and execution for the Controlled Space Enterprise

Coordinates development of UTEP's Defense Contract Portfolio, working in conjunction with the Vice President of Research and Policy staff

Works cooperatively with others, inside and outside the organization, to accomplish objectives to build and maintain partnerships, leverage information, and achieve results

Serves as a leading resource and liaison to local, state, tribal and national partner organizations regarding UTEP Defense Contract policies and procedures

May interface with external entities including law enforcement, intelligence and other government organizations and agencies;

Studies and implements federal acquisition regulations that apply to University operations (32 CFR, NISPOM, DODM 525 Series,

Federal Acquisition Regulation, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and Intelligence Community Directives

Identifies, organizes, facilitates and or sustains mutually beneficial partnerships and alliances with internal and external stakeholders;

Shares expertise and provides informal advice and developmental feedback

Holds a clear vision of UTEP's Defense Acquisition agenda and goals that are shared by leadership and staff

Takes a leadership role in work with partner organizations around key acquisition issues, primarily but not limited to issues not covered by other policy staff members.

Duties will include taking on the lead role for all customer communications and correspondence, authoring Contract Management Proposal sections, preparing…