Contract Specialist National Park Service

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Contract Specialist – National Park Service (NPS)

Denver Service Center (DSC) Remote | Full-Time | Non-Personal Services

Cornerstone Signals & Cyber Technologies LLC seeks highly experienced Contract Specialists to support the National Park Service (NPS), Denver Service Center (DSC), in delivering full lifecycle acquisition support for large-scale design and construction projects nationwide.

This role directly supports high-volume, high-visibility construction and A-E contracting actions and requires demonstrated expertise under FAR Part 36 – Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts, as well as associated FAR Parts 15, 19, 22, and 52.

The position operates in a fully remote environment and requires the ability to independently manage complex acquisition actions while maintaining strict compliance with DOI, DIAR, and NPS acquisition regulations.

Clearance / Access Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential

Successful completion of required federal background investigation

Completion of mandatory IT Security Awareness Training prior to system access and annually thereafter

Ability to comply with DOI security policies and Rules of Behavior

Core Responsibilities

The Contract Specialist performs cradle-to-grave contracting support for construction and architect-engineer requirements supporting multi-million-dollar NPS design, construction, and transportation projects.

Acquisition Planning & Market Research (FAR Parts 7, 10, 19, 36)

Conduct comprehensive market research specific to construction and A-E services

Support development of Individual Acquisition Plans and acquisition strategies

Determine appropriate contract type (FFP, IDIQ, MATOC, etc.) for construction/A-E actions

Apply socioeconomic and small business set-aside analysis consistent with FAR Part 19

Prepare pre-solicitation documentation in PRISM and related DOI systems

Support public posting in SAM.gov

Special emphasis is placed on acquisition planning for:

Design-bid-build construction projects

Construction task order contracts

A-E qualifications-based selections (Brooks Act compliance)

Multi-award task order construction vehicles

Solicitation Development (FAR Parts 14, 15, 36)

Prepare and issue IFBs, RFPs, and RFQs for construction and A-E projects

Draft construction and A-E specific provisions, clauses, and wage determinations

Ensure proper application of FAR 36.6 procedures for architect-engineer services

Coordinate technical inquiries and amendment development

Review proposals and bids for responsiveness and responsibility

Evaluation & Source Selection (FAR Part 15 & FAR 36.6)

Support qualifications-based selection procedures for A-E contracts

Participate in technical evaluation panel coordination

Assist with best-value tradeoff documentation

Perform cost and price analysis for construction and design services

Obtain certified or other than certified cost and pricing data as required

Prepare negotiation memoranda and price negotiation documentation

Award & Post-Award Administration (FAR Parts 36, 43, 52)

Prepare award packages for CO signature

Maintain electronic official contract files

Process construction contract modifications and change orders

Support equitable adjustments and negotiations

Review certified payrolls for compliance with Davis-Bacon and DOL wage determinations

Resolve invoice and payment issues in FBMS

Process closeout documentation in accordance with FAR 4.804

System Use & Reporting

Perform contracting actions within PRISM, FPDS-NG, and FBMS

Generate workload, obligation, and small business performance reports

Support tracking of over 500 purchase requisitions and 2,000+ invoices annually

Performance Expectations

Performance aligns with the DSC Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP):

Deliver assignments on time with minimal correction

Maintain high documentation accuracy and compliance

Demonstrate independent problem-solving

Communicate professionally and effectively

Required Qualifications

Education (One of the Following)

Bachelor’s degree in any field; or

20 years of contracting/acquisition experience; or

24 semester hours in business-related coursework plus FAC-C Professional or DAWIA equivalent certification

Mandatory Experience

Minimum 5 years federal government contracting experience

Minimum 5 years construction contracting experience

Minimum 3 years architect-engineer (A-E) contracting experience

Demonstrated expertise applying FAR Part 36

Experience with Davis-Bacon compliance and wage determinations

Experience supporting design and construction programs

Technical Skills

PRISM, FPDS-NG, FBMS experience preferred

Strong knowledge of FAR, DIAR, and federal procurement procedures

Ability to prepare complete acquisition documentation with minimal revision

Strong cost/price analysis capability

Excellent written acquisition documentation skills

Work Requirements

Remote performance aligned to Mountain Time

Core availability between 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Mountain Time

Full-time, 40 hours per week

No travel required

Professional, interruption-free home office environment

This is a remote position.