Apogee
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Overview
Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Contract Specialist to support Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics’ (SOF AT&L) Program Executive Office for SOF Digital Applications (SDA).
PEO-SDA delivers operational software and digital platforms across multiple networks to automate complex SOF workflows and rapidly close capability gaps. By partnering with USSOCOM S&T and leveraging external investments and best practices, SDA matures and transitions emerging technologies into fielded capabilities while increasing SOF buying power. The organization operates in real-world exercises and experiments to ensure solutions work in complex operational environments, and it advances secure modern delivery through accredited DevSecOps infrastructure, rapid prototyping approaches, and scalable digital ecosystem, intelligence, and mission command applications.
This is a full-time position located at MacDill AFB, FL
Support development, implementation, and control of traditional and non-traditional financial, contractual, and technical aspects of projects/programs through designated phases of the acquisition cycle.
Support the planning of acquisition and contracting strategies for assigned projects/programs within cost, schedule, and performance baselines
Independently and proficiently conduct appropriate research using the plethora of resources available to the acquisition community (e.g., FAR, other regulatory guidance) to provide informed guidance and applicable courses of action (COAs) to a wide range of customers.
Prepare pre-solicitation documentation to include, but not limited to: Determination and Findings (D&F) and Small Business coordination (DD Form 2579).
Staff pre-solicitation documentation for appropriate review and approvals, and posts applicable notices in the Federal Business Opportunities as required.
Prepare solicitations and amendments in Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2) (or relevant contract writing system) for Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) review and approval. Staff all solicitation/amendment documentation for appropriate review and approvals, and posts notices in the Federal Business Opportunities as required.
Conduct price and cost analysis. Proficiently use a variety of techniques, including but not limited to working with DCAA and/or DCMA as necessary, to determine fair and reasonable prices.
Review evaluation input from a variety of sources (e.g., technical program and DCAA personnel), provide necessary feedback, and prepare contract negotiation positions (such as PNM and BCM) for PCO review and approval.
Prepare contract award (or agreements) and amendments in PD2 (or relevant writing system) for PCO review and approval. Staff all award/amendment documentation for appropriate review and approvals, and posts notices in the Federal Business Opportunities as required.
Prepare post-award documentation to include, but not limited to: contract modifications and memorandums for the record.
Independently and proficiently conduct all contract administration functions retained by USSOCOM.
Establish and maintain quality contract files that are auditable, repeatable, and defendable.
Actively participate in IPTs and guides and assists team members, technical program personnel, sales representatives, local suppliers, and/or contractors on acquisition and business-related issues in a professional manner
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance: Must possess and maintain a Secret clearanceCertifications: DAWIA Practitioner Level II Equivalency, and in the Contracting field, or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, or a related discipline
Years of Experience: Minimum 10 years working in federal government acquisition programs, including:
Minimum of 8 years of acquisition/contracting experience
Knowledge of contract data reporting tools, training, and database operations and maintenance, including working knowledge of the Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2) contract writing software
Knowledge of pre- and post-award procedures sufficient to award and administer firm fixed-price, cost, indefinite delivery, or other contracts of similar complexity
Knowledge of laws, policies, regulations, and procedures governing acquisitions as well as contracting within the Federal government, which include but are not limited to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and Special Operations Forces Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (SOFARS).
Knowledge of contract strategies oriented towards rapid innovation and development, to include FAR-based strategies (e.g., agreements, BAAs, Commercial Solutions Offerings) and Statutory strategies (e.g., SBIR/STTR, Other Transactions and Agreements), and required procedures, clauses, and special provisions
Education: Master’s Degree in Business or a related discipline
Years of Experience: Minimum of 6 years of acquisition/contracting experience with a minimum of 1 year of contracting experience within USSOCOM
Additional InformationLocation: MacDill AFB, FLOn-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-SiteTravel: 10%
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