Sr. Contract Specialist

Sr. Contract Specialist

Location:

US-FL-Tampa

Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Contract Specialist to support Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (SOF AT&L), PEO-Maritime. PEO-M leads a diverse maritime portfolio that develops, fields, and sustains SOF-unique surface and undersea mobility and mission solutions-spanning crewed and uncrewed platforms, combat diving systems, and mission equipment. Through close collaboration with Naval Special Warfare operators and strong government/industry partnerships, PEO-M drives modernization, integration, testing, and lifecycle replacement to ensure maritime forces retain lethality and survivability advantages in denied and contested environments.

The organization also transitions emerging technologies into operational use, advancing navigation, communications, situational awareness, and training capabilities across the SOF maritime enterprise.

This is a full‑time position located at Mac Dill AFB, FL.

• Independently reviews and provides relevant feedback on pre‑solicitation documentation received as part of the procurement request package to include, but not limited to: sources‑sought notices, synopsis, market research/intelligence reports, Statements of Work, Justification and Approvals, Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), Acquisition Plans, and Source Selection Plans.
• Actively participates in acquisition planning and business strategy activities and provides relevant business advice and assistance to customers and Integrated Product Team (IPT) members.
• Independently and proficiently conducts appropriate research using the plethora of resources available to the acquisition community (e.g., FAR, other regulatory guidance) 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).
• Staff 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. Staff 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 uses a 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. Staff 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 memoranda for the 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.

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship:
Must be a US citizen.
Clearance:
Must have and be able to maintain a Secret clearance.

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…