Contract Specialist Security Clearance

Position: Contract Specialist with Security Clearance
Applied Research Solutions is seeking a full-time Contract Specialist located in Tampa, Florida. The Contract Specialist’s primary function will be to conduct appropriate research using the plethora of resources available to the acquisition community to provide informed guidance and applicable courses of action (COAs) to a wide range of customers. Why Work with us? Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support.

Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance.

ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Responsibilities include:

* Independently and proficiently conducts appropriate research using the plethora 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

* Other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Technical Experience Requirements:
* Must be a US Citizen

* Bachelor’s Degree

* DAWIA Practitioner Equivalency IAW the PWS (DAWIA level II equivalent).

* Minimum of 5 years of experience in DoD Acquisition Contracts execution

* Must possess Secret clearance

* Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written

* Ability to effectively use Microsoft (MS) Office Suite software

* Knowledge of methods and techniques of fact-finding, analysis and resolution of contracting problems, and the ability to recommend concrete action plans to solve problems

* Working knowledge of the Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2) contract writing software

* Knowledge of price and cost analysis sufficient to review proposals and…