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Company Name: Council for Logistics Research Inc

Job Title: CONTRACT SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Location: Arlington, VA

Profession: Procurement

Job Description:

The Contracts Support Specialist will perform FAR and DFAR post contract award procurement functions for complex, high-value contract modifications. The successful candidate will:

Research, analyze and review all applicable policies, guidance, and regulations to support Government Contracting Officer decision-making.
Prepare contractual files and electronic documents.
Perform complex cost and pricing data analyses IAW established procedures.
Perform post award functions for procurements involving contracts and purchase requests for services, projects or programs.
Conduct market research/analysis, negotiations of terms, conditions, costs and prices for a variety of contract modifications, and orders for complex and/or diversified services.
Create and/or review procurement packages and resolves deficiencies.
Verify that appropriate funding is available. Assist customers in developing solicitation requirements.
Prepare solicitations containing appropriate provisions, terms and conditions, offer or instructions and evaluation criteria.
Communicate Government requirements to industry; answers solicitation questions, and coordinate review comments.
Evaluate responses to solicitations for compliance with terms and conditions and technical requirements.
Administer complex contracts for procurements for services, projects, or programs.
Conduct initial review of contractual instruments and supporting files to ensure they are consistent with law, regulation and policy.
Analyze and evaluate proposed prices utilizing accepted techniques and cost and pricing information other than cost or pricing data to determine price reasonableness.
Maintain daily log of contract/purchase request status. Work with minimal supervision; consistently employ contracting best practices.
Advise Government Contracting Officer regarding applicable policies, guidance, etc., and the results of cost/pricing analyses performed

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business or related area
7+ years of relevant experience in Federal contracting
Documented experience in and working knowledge of Government/ Defense programs
In-depth working knowledge of FAR and DFAR-based procurements
Ability to perform complex cost and pricing data analysis of cost plus award fee professional services contracts
Excellent writing skills
Proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications
Have Secret Clearance or able to obtain one

Preferred Qualifications

PD2 experience
DAWIA Contracting II / III or Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM)

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