Contract Specialist Pre Award Specialist

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Responsibilities and Duties
We currently have an opening for a Mid-Level Acquisition Professional with at least four (4) years of Contract Specialist (or) Contracting and Procurement (1102) experience with an emphasis in the development of cost and pricing strategy. Expertise in preparation of cost analysis reports, development of Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), and providing guidance to cost and pricing strategies is a must. We are looking for experts with experience supporting an acquisition office in the Contract and Procurement Series, 1102 is preferred. The experience can be either as a federal government employee or as a contractor supporting a Federal or combination of both.
Specific responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Assist in preparing ICGEs, which may include research and analysis of past purchases of similar products or services, current market value of product or services, and other agency purchases of similar products and services.
Assist in the development of Market Research
Identify contract and purchasing vehicles/solutions and potential sources, especially socio-economic program participants ( e.,
Woman-Owned Small Businesses, Small-Disadvantaged Businesses, Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and Historically Underutilized Business {HUB} Zone Small Businesses).
Conduct market surveys and prepare written documentation of market research. Prepare electronic posting announcements as required for SAM, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Solution for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP), eBuy, Unison and others.
Assist in developing Acquisition Strategy
Provide advice and recommendations for all elements in acquisition plan, including approaches, options, strategies, risks, contracting methods, competition, sources, cost, milestone schedule, etc.
Research existing Government-wide contracts for available products and services. Evaluate different approaches and sources.
Assist in the development of requirements documentation.
This effort includes assisting the government in researching and drafting specifications and standards, developing performance measures, providing consultation and recommendations, and coordinating requirements documents.
Assist in the development and preparations of pre-award Specifications, Statements of Work (SOWs), Statements of Objective (SOOs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs) for performance-based acquisitions (PBA) and other requirements documents.
Qualifications and Skills
At least four (4) years of full-spectrum federal contract experience
Associate's degree minimum, bachelor's degree is preferred
Acquisition certification is highly preferred (i.e., FAC-C, DAWIA certification, Industry Certification, NCMA certifications will also be considered)
Must have knowledge of contract support that includes: Market Research/Pre-solicitation activities
Solicitation Phase activities
Post Award Contract Administration Phase activities
Must be able to obtain or retain a Public Trust clearance.
The investigation will involve a credit, fingerprint, and law enforcement agency check
Must be a US Citizen
Benefits
The position includes competitive compensation and a full suite of benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry leading provider with 3% employer matching contributions.
Paid Time Off
Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits
Training Benefits
Hybrid Position
Salary: $85,000 to $95,000based on experience, education, etc
About US
OCT Consulting LLC is a certified SBA 8(a), minority owned, small, disadvantaged business providing professional services and Information technology solutions to the federal government and commercial clients. Founded in 2013, we bring the advantage of agility in operations along with a management team with a track record of leading successful engagements at major federal government agencies.
OCT is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. OCT is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
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