Contract Specialist II Job Washington area,District of Columbia USA,Government

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Contracting Specialist II

Joint Base Anacostia Bolling (JBAB) Washington, DC

Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!

The Contract Specialist II supports the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office (AFRCO) and the Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition Special Programs Division (SAF/AQL) in planning and managing acquisitions for a range of products and services vital to national security. This role is key to the Air Force’s mission of delivering capabilities to counter emerging threats and advancing combat systems.

In this position, you will provide procurement support while adhering to Federal, Department of Defense, and Air Force acquisition policies and regulations. Your expertise will help ensure effective mission execution, foster innovation, and enhance technical capabilities in high-priority projects.

Responsibilities

Acquisition Planning and Management
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Assist in planning and managing acquisitions for a variety of products and services within the contracts division.
Comprehensive Contract Support
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Deliver cradle-to-grave contract support, including pre-award and post-award activities, such as:
- Conducting market research and preparing solicitation documentation.
- Reviewing proposals for compliance and performing cost and price evaluations.
- Assisting in the development of negotiation strategies and performing contract administration.
- Maintaining contract files and drafting a range of contract actions and supporting documents, such as price negotiation memorandums, determinations and findings, justifications, approvals, and market research reports.
- Reviewing and processing invoices.
Strategic Acquisition Support
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Work with the Contracting Officer in developing acquisition strategies, including determining contract methods and types based on project requirements.
Contract Oversight
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Support the Contracting Officer in monitoring contract performance, providing insights and recommendations based on in-depth analysis of issues, budget constraints, and strategic considerations.
Contracting Expertise
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Apply knowledge of contracting for complex DoD mission support services, including advisory support services, utilizing a variety of contracting methodologies (e.g., negotiated contracts, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and commercial acquisitions) per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS), and Air Force Acquisition Regulations (AFFARS).
End-to-End Contract Management
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Manage contract actions from initiation through closeout, ensuring adherence to policies and regulatory standards.
Source Selection and Documentation
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Conduct source selection activities, cost and price analysis, negotiation support, and preparation of all necessary contract documentation.
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in a relevant field
5+ years of relevant DoD/IC or relevant industry work experience with experience in an SAP and/or SCI environment, within the past 5 years
Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to complete a Government Counterintelligence Scope…