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 Responsibilities:Developing 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 issuesRequired SkillsBachelor's degree from an accredited institutionThree (3) years direct, relevant experience in cradle to grave Department of War contracting (including actions exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)Knowledge of contracting for a variety of products and services for major systems, research and development (R&D), and/or complex programs using a wide range of contracting methodologiesDemonstrated experience in writing and staffing pre-award and post award related contract documentationKnowledge of Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), and Firm Fixed Price (FFP) type contractsOn-site presence with customer at Redstone Arsenal is a mustProficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, & PowerPoint)Must have and maintain a SECRET security clearance with the ability to obtain a TOP SECRET (TS/SCI) security clearanceDesired SkillsAcquisition Career Field Certifications (FAC-C Professional or DAWIA Level II)TOP SECRET (TS/SCI) security clearance.Additional DetailsCome join the 2024 and 2026 Best Places to Work! #getAMPed