Contract Specialist III

Contract Specialist III

Goldbelt Glacier is seeking an experienced Contract Specialist III to provide acquisition support to the Department of the Interior, Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Division of Acquisitions.

This position supports acquisition planning, contract administration, procurement strategy, cost and price analysis, solicitation development, and contract closeout activities within a collaborative federal acquisition environment. Preference will be given to Alaska Native and/or American Indian applicants.

Responsibilities

The Contract Specialist III provides administrative support within a federal acquisition operations environment to assist program officials on acquisition and administrative matters.

• Supporting acquisition planning and procurement activities.
• Preparing solicitation packages and acquisition documentation.
• Assisting with Statements of Work, procurement strategies, and evaluation plans.
• Conducting cost and price analyses.
• Supporting source selection activities.
• Preparing contract modifications.
• Assisting with contract administration and performance monitoring.
• Supporting contract option exercises and closeout activities.
• Reviewing acquisition documentation for completeness and compliance.
• Coordinating with program offices and acquisition personnel.
• Recommending acquisition process improvements.
• Assisting with implementation of FAR and policy updates.
• Supporting customer inquiries and acquisition-related guidance.

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Acquisition Planning
• Procurement Strategy
• Contract Administration
• Cost & Price Analysis
• Contract Modifications
• FAR Compliance
• Source Selection
• Customer Service
• Process Improvement
• Federal Procurement

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Acquisition, Public Administration, or related discipline.
• Equivalent federal acquisition experience may substitute for education.
• Four (4) or more years of federal acquisition experience.
• GS-12 equivalent acquisition experience
• Experience supporting federal pre-award and post-award activities.
• Working knowledge of the FAR.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities. Must be a United States citizen & able to pass federal background investigation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Department of Interior experience
• Indian Affairs experience
• FAC-C Level III
• DAWIA certification
• NCMA certification

Pay and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $73,000 annually. At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.