Junior Contract Specialist

Junior-Level Contract SpecialistAmpersand Solutions Group (AMPERSAND) has a requirement for a junior-level Contract Specialist to provide support to the US Army's Threat Systems Management Office (TSMO).We are seeking a Contract Specialist who thrives in a fast-paced environment to provide direct support to our government customer. In this rapidly changing environment, you will need to demonstrate strong time management skills, including the ability to multitask and prioritize to meet business deadlines. This role requires the highest level of professionalism, strong interpersonal skills, exceptional written skills, analytical skills (data analysis and research), and a strong attention to detail. In support of our government customer, a comprehensive knowledge and experience in pre-award to post-award phases of cradle to grave contracting, interpreting and applying laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures regarding acquisitions in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) are necessary.Jr. Contract Specialist Duties and ResponsibilitiesDeveloping contract requirement acquisition packagesRecommending the appropriate contract type or contract method for the product or service being procured; as well as recommending and/or implementing courses of action which may depart from previous approaches to include contracts with extremely stringent time frameEstablishing and monitoring acquisition milestones to ensure progress toward awardWriting and staffing various documents such as market research reports, procurement plans, justifications, determinations and findings, and other supporting documents for approval at higher levelsReviewing performance work statements and statements of work to ensure they adequately describe requirementsRecommending and/or implementing courses of action which may depart from previous approaches to include contracts with extremely stringent time framesProviding sound business advice, guidance, training, and assistance to team members and technical or program personnel on procurement processes, contractual language, legal responsibilities, and acquisition and business-related issues