Senior Contract Specialist

Corporate Profile: Acquisition Professionals (AP) LLC is a trusted strategic partner and solutions-based company that combines years of deep knowledge-based expertise, agile program management, and customized learning solutions, AP provides cradle-to-grave acquisition services and acquisition training; administrative support services; Information Technology Support Services and program and financial management.
We leverage technology, tools, and industry best practices through our experienced personnel to create cross-functional results and navigate the complex and high-risk areas for our clients' projects and programs.
Job Summary: Acquisition Professionals LLC is seeking a Senior Contract Specialist for a remote position, to provide acquisition support services across multiple program areas, including the development of acquisition documentation including technical specifications, statements of work (SOW), statement of objectives (SOO), task orders, call orders, Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), budget requirements, and any other acquisition and contract management activities.
Candidate will directly support the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
Provide recommendations and guidance on improving existing contracting processes, procedures, and contract and deliverables management.
Responsibilities: • Assist with preparing any requested documentation.
• Update OPM's Procurement and Contract tracking systems.
• Prepare OPM's IT approval documentation for the OCIO CIITAR review, and the agency's CIC review (procurements over $250K).
• Prior to release of solicitation, verify that funds are available and obtain legal concurrence.
• Coordinate and assist OPO in the release of the solicitation by electronic posting.
• Expert assistance in supporting proposal and quote evaluations, including price/cost analysis or technical proposal and quote analysis.
• Assist the evaluators and the Contracting Officer (CO) to identify pre- negotiation objectives.
• Assist the evaluators in developing the methodology and criteria to be used in the evaluation, including technical and cost analysis.
• Assist the CO with any discussions or Q&A with the Offerors.
• Assist in conducting market research to identify potential sources and contract vehicles for the information technology services/products identified by the OCIO staff.
• Prepare pre-award notices on sam.
BETA.
gov, GSA-eBuy, and other electronic posting mechanisms.
• Contract administration support services, including assistance with reviewing contractor performance, developing contract modifications, and investigating reports of contract discrepancies.
Required Qualifications: • Minimum of 8 years of Federal Acquisition and Contract experience with expert knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and associated federal rules and regulations regarding procurements.
• Experienced in incorporating flexibilities and innovations that align with agile methodologies and ever-changing technical environments.
• Experienced in developing all acquisition documents including SOWs, PWSs, task/call orders, and other requirement acquisition documentation.
• Experienced in developing contractor evaluation criteria and assisting the Technical Evaluation Team in reviewing proposed state-of- the-art IT solutions for digital services and cloud-based technologies.
• Experienced in consolidating multiple contracts into an enterprise contract.
• Experience in successfully completing the award of a minimum of twenty (20) $1M IT contracts within the past five years.
• Must be US Citizen Corporate Summary: Acquisition Professionals (AP) LLC is an Economically Disadvantaged, Woman-Owned, HUBZone small business.
Acquisition Professionals LLC was founded in 2014 by President/CEO Luwanna K.
Clark.
We are located at Quantico Corporate Center in Stafford, Virginia.
We offer a competitive salary and compensation benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, matching 401k, tax free transit subsidy, paid federal government holidays and paid time off.
AP is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and are committed to creating an all-inclusive environment for all employees.
We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind.