Mid Contract Specialist

Job Summary
Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation and administration of major contracts or subcontracts for Dept of Defense (DoD) and civilian agencies and departments.  Analyzes estimates of service, material, equipment and production costs.  Monitors company performance for conformance to original proposal and maintains continual reviews to ensure that all terms and conditions are met and that the contract is in accordance with legal requirements, customer specifications and government regulations.  Prepares and disseminates information throughout the company regarding contract status, compliance, modification, deviation, negotiation and termination.  Initiates documentation to authorize and direct work in accordance with contractual specifications.  Prepares special reports and analyses as required.  May provide work leadership for lower-level employees.  

Essential Function:
•    Directs the development, revision and update of acquisition documentation related to ACAT programs (Acquisition Strategy/Acquisition Plans, Acquisition Plan Baselines, Life Cycle Sustainment Plans, Material Fielding Plans, IUID, and Disposal Plans);
•    Provides expert professional acquisition management support for Dept. of Defense (DoD) and civilian agencies and departments
•    Customer engagement and documentation planning and management
•    Identifies and assesses program risks (i.e., cost, schedule, technical;
•    Provides recommendations regarding milestone compliance and validates readiness status;
•    Expert applied knowledge of all phases of the acquisition cycle (DODI 5K) and Department-level guidance / policy / processes for ACAT I – IV programs
•    Develops reports / briefings / point papers and provide supporting analysis for program positions with respect to progress, budgets, contract compliance and quality; and
•    Engages with peers, senior military, and civilian staff to accomplish action items and support assignments.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
•    DAWIA certification (Program Mgmt. / Life Cycle Logistics / etc.);
•    Experience automated acquisition, logistics, and administrative systems;
•    Experience with Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) program structures; and
•    Military Occupational Specialty background with USMC ground combat systems

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
•    Ability to manage work teams / Meet schedules / Oversee Quality Compliance;
•    Ability to work independently and in small teams to meet deadlines;
•    Proficiency with MS Excel / MS Word / MS PowerPoint / SharePoint; and
•    Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Required Education and Related Experience
•    Bachelor’s Degree, +4 years of acquisition experience, preferably in a systems acquisition environment, or with DOD programs;
•    Ability to manage work teams / Meet schedules / Oversee Quality Compliance;
•    Ability to work independently and in small teams to meet deadlines;
•    Proficiency with MS Excel / MS Word / MS PowerPoint / SharePoint; and
•    Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Physical Job Requirements
•    This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position (standing and/or seated) more than half the time
•    This position requires the ability to spend more than half the time viewing computer monitors

Clearance and Citizenship Requirements
•    US Citizenship is required
•    The ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance

Telework Availability
•    Until further notice, this position will remain in a hybrid telework posture with the potential for weekly meetings on-site at the customer's locations.

Primary Work Location
•    Digital Cloak Headquarters, Stafford, VA

Salary Range
•    $65,000 - $80,000

Travel Requirements
•    This position has local travel requirements up to 20%

Other Duties
•    This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Disability Specifications
•    Digital Cloak will make reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Digital Cloak is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Digital Cloak is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.  Digital Cloak is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.  If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email View email address on digitalcloak.applytojob.com  We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.