Sr Procurement Specialist_HHS ASPR BARDA

Senior Procurement Specialist – HHS ASPR BARDASofttek Government Solutions is looking for a Senior Procurement Specialist to support an HHS program – Critical Operations, Research & Expertise (CORE), Scientific and Programmatic Assistance Services – with ASPR/BARDA in Washington, DC.Personnel on the Critical Operations, Research & Expertise (CORE), Scientific and Programmatic Assistance Services contract will support BARDA in the various areas of interest within the Medical Countermeasures field of Research and Development (R&D)/Analytical Research and Development (AR&D) of biotechnology and biopharmaceuticals. These services are critical in support of BARDA's mission to conduct R&D and AR&D efforts to provide medical countermeasures that address the public health medical consequences of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) events, pandemic influenza, and emerging infectious diseases.Duties/Responsibilities:Pre-award: analyze requirement; recommend appropriate contract type; establish milestones, provide procurement planning; performing market research; assist with development of acquisition plans; develop request for quotes/proposals; analyze proposals; develop source selection plans; prepare award documentation.Post-award: provide contract administration; tracking/monitoring contract actions; verify invoices (fixed price and cost reimbursement); prepare modifications and related documents for review by the Contracting Officer.Perform contract closeout functions; provide customer responsiveness.Required Qualifications and Experience:Eight (8) years of relevant experience related to Federal ContractingBachelor's Degree or higher in accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods or organization and managementDemonstrated Ability: negotiating, awarding, administering competitive and sole source contractsAnalysis of procurement policies and proceduresExperience with Fixed-Price, Cost-Reimbursement, and Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contractsDevelop price and cost analysisPrior Federal experience as a FAR based Contracting Officer/Contract Specialist desirable.Ability to obtain and maintain a NACI Background Check. Aveshka