Senior Contracts Specialist

Job Description

501745 Senior Contracts Specialist

Work Location: Huntsville, AL

Schedule: Full Time; 40 hours per week remote work not authorized

Relocation: Negotiable

A Senior Contracts Specialist to provide support to one of our Army project offices on Redstone Arsenal, AL. Candidates should be highly motivated, a self-starter, and able to work effectively across Government systems The candidate will be responsible for the essential functions listed below and must display the competencies described in order to complete those essential functions.

Job Duties:

This position involves assisting in the development and coordination of Contracts Requirements Packages (CRP) and Performance Work Statements (PWS), assisting Army decision makers with contracting strategy development, and working with the Government customer through numerous parallel contracting activities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. 

Candidate will assist in the development of the following:

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• Acquisition Strategies IAW Department of Defense (DOD) 5000.02
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• Acquisition Plans IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 7.1 and sub tier regulations DefenseFARs (DFARS), ArmyFARS (AFARS), and Local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
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• Justification and Approvals (J&A) and all related documentation, per FAR and sub tier regulations
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• Statements of Work (SOW), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRL), and Document Summary List
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• Contract Security Classification DD254
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• Recommended type of contract to include, if applicable, suggested Incentive Fee Features, Award Fee Provisions and Evaluation Plan, Procurement History, Government Furnished Property, Shelf-life provisions, and Statement of Urgency
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• Recommend source list, Warranty Provisions, Facilities or Tooling, COR/COTR recommendations
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• Recommend CLIN Structure and delivery schedules
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• Coordinate with functional organizations to obtain Independent Government Estimates, Service Contracting Approvals and Functional Requirements Authentication Board (FRAB) certifications.
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• Assist in reconciliation of funding before and after contract award.
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• Recommend contract language such as special clauses, contract type/structure, delivery instructions, Source Selection Plans and criteria, Determination and Findings for use of an Undefinitized Contract Action (UCA).
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• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use tools or controls; normal physical activity (reach with hands and arms; climb stairs): and communicate effectively with all levels of employees and leadership. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies up to 25 pounds. 
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Education and General Experience:

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• Bachelor's degree (business or similar preferred) and 10-15 years' experience required.
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• Excellent communication skills; strong organizational skills; and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
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• Proficiency in MS Office applications required.
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• 7+ years of experience in either a DoD Program Office or equivalent commercial setting is recommended.
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Candidates must have an active Secret clearance or have the ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret level security clearance.  Per Federal regulations; only citizens of the United States are able to obtain a Clearance.

IronMountain Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)