Journeyman Contracts Support Specialist

Remote Opportunity -- (US Citizenship required to obtain security clearance.) Teracore is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) classified management consulting and information technology services firm. We are committed to creating and maintaining a corporate environment and culture that promotes long-term employment. Diverse talents help us to achieve the missions and objectives of our customers. We hope we can partner together to achieve those goals. Project Background: Regional Procurement Office West (RPOW) Acquisition Support provides acquisition services to seven contracting offices within the Department of Veterans Affairs. Position Description : The services include but are not limited to the following: “cradle-to-grave” acquisition functions including pre-award functions, post-award functions, price & cost analysis, preparation of award documents and supporting documentation, contract administration, and other related non inherently governmental functions. Tasks/Responsibilities: Develop, negotiate, award and administer all contract types with limited supervision Perform “cradle to grave” acquisition functions (i.e. from pre-award to post-award, to the final contract termination/close out) Review procurement requests to ensure compliance with procedures and regulations and sufficiency of technical specifications or purchase description and supporting information Determine the suitability of set-asides (e.g., small business, and small and disadvantaged business, labor surplus) in accordance with applicable laws Review justifications for other than full and open competition and make recommendations on approval/disapproval, develop solicitation documents and other contractual documentation (i.e. D&F’s, justifications, solicitation amendments, supporting memoranda) Review bids or proposals for compliance to solicitation and determine contractor responsibility Make competitive range determinations Required Skills: Bachelor’s Degree Minimum of four (4) years’ relevant experience in Federal contracting Documented experience of pre- and post-award acquisitions processes with minimal assistance or training Excellent writing skills and ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing Familiar with FAR and VAAR based procurements Desired Skills: Strong communication skills (i.e. ability to speak clearly and succinctly to matters pertaining to the work being performed); particularly with Federal staff and Contracting personnel Ability to work in a team environment as well as take on individual projects Multi-tasking and reasoning skills to delegate and prioritize workload FAC-C or DAU acquisition course completion At Teracore , we support, depend and thrive on differences for the benefit of our associates and customers. Teracore is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based solely on a person's merit and professional qualifications directly related to job competence. Originally posted on Himalayas