Contracts Specialist

Overview Apogee is seeking a Senior Contract Specialist to be located at MacDill AFB in Tampa, FL in support of Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (SOF AT&L). SOF AT&L provides rapid and focused acquisition, technology, and logistics support to manage and support the development, acquisition, and fielding of critical items to enable a no-fail mission for the SOF Warfighter. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Responsibilities Independently and proficiently conduct appropriate research using a variety 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 prepare pre-solicitation documentation including Determination and Findings (D&F) and Small Business coordination (DD Form 2579). Support pre-solicitation documentation for review and approvals and post applicable notices in the Federal Business Opportunities as required. Prepare solicitations and amendments in Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2) or relevant contract writing system for Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) review and approval. Support all solicitation/amendment documentation for review and approvals and post notices in the Federal Business Opportunities as required. Conduct price and cost analysis, using techniques such as working with DCAA and/or DCMA to determine fair and reasonable prices. Review evaluation input from various sources (e.g., technical program and DCAA personnel), provide feedback, and prepare contract negotiation positions (such as PNM and BCM) for PCO review and approval. Prepare contract award or agreements and amendments in PD2 or relevant writing system for PCO review and approval. Support all award/amendment documentation for review and approvals and post notices in the Federal Business Opportunities as required. Prepare post-award documentation including contract modifications and memorandums for record. Conduct all contract administration functions retained by USSOCOM. Establish and maintain quality contract files that are auditable, repeatable, and defendable. Actively participate in IPTs and guide and assist team members, technical program personnel, sales representatives, local suppliers, and/or contractors on acquisition and business-related issues in a professional manner. Qualifications Minimum Experience 10 years of contract management experience. Familiarity with DoD acquisitions in a cleared space supporting SOF. Experience working 5 years supporting DoD acquisition agencies. Proficient with Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2) contract writing software. Citizenship Must be a US citizen. Clearance Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. Certifications DAWIA Practitioner (formerly Level II) Equivalency in Contracting. Education Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field. Preferred Experience Certifications DAWIA Advanced (formerly Level III) in Contracting or a Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC‑C) Level 3. Education and Experience Master's degree in Business or Acquisition and 8 years of contracts management experience in support of a DoD acquisition agency. Experience with contracting support to SOF organizations and operations. Experience as a former Warranted Contracting Officer. Experience as Supervisory Contract Specialist. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apogee