Contract Specialist

Jefferson Solutions, the well-respected government consulting company of Jefferson Consulting Group, an award-winning woman-owned small business, is seeking multiple Contract Specialists to provide upcoming opportunities in federal agencies.

We are in the process of expanding our pool of Contract Specialists to meet Jefferson's upcoming and ongoing needs. This is not a job posting for a specific vacant position; this is a way to submit your resume for candidacy for future vacancies for this type of role. This posting will work as part of the contracting office to help solicit, award, and administer a wide variety of contract types.

Duties will include the following:

• Review Procurement Requisitions for Action - review the SOW and develop a solicitation for the procurement that meets the requirements for posting on the government-wide point of entry.
• Conduct Market Research - Issue Requests for Information (RFI). Conduct independent market research to guide the acquisition strategy.
• Develop Requests for Proposals (RFPs) or Requests for Quotes (RFQs) - Under the guidance and approval of the Contracting Officer (CO), assemble the RFP/RFQ and post to the appropriate portal.
• Respond to Applicant/Offeror Questions - Under the guidance and approval of the CO and in coordination with the program office, document and respond to all questions related to the solicitation. Create appropriate amendments in response to the offerors.
• Proposal/Quote Compliance Review - Screen all proposals/quotes for basic eligibility requirements and compliance, in accordance with the solicitation requirements. Provide recommended result to the CO for review and approval.
• Coordinate the Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC): Serve as TEC coordinator, having the primary responsibility to ensure that all requisite materials are available for the TEC members.
• Conduct Cost/Price Analysis: Analyze proposal/quote costs/prices and document findings for the CO.
• Prepare Award Documents - Provide analysis and recommendations to the CO regarding negotiation, competitive range, or award memoranda for the CO to use in the award negotiation. Draft the award for the CO. Process the award in the contract writing system.
• Award Administration - Prepare contracts and modifications with all required documentation for consideration by the CO. Guide contracting officer's representatives in their post-award duties.

This type of role requires:

• Years of federal acquisition experience: Junior 1-3 years, Mid 4-7 years, Senior 7+ years.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree.
• FAC-C or DAWIA certification or equivalent

We are seeking individuals who have:

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, writing and analytical skills to effectively interact with program and contracting officials.
• Attention to detail, high standards of excellence and commitment to perform and execute all project activities successfully.
• Experience with contract writing systems, such as PRISM.

Jefferson Consulting Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, genetic data, veteran status, or any category protected by law.

Jefferson Consulting Group is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, JCG will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Department at (202) 626-8550 via email: HR@jeffersonconsulting.com