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Overview:

Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for a Contracting Specialist in support of Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (SOF AT&L) Program Executive Office – SOF Warrior (PEO-SW).

PEO-SW enables Special Operations Forces by delivering and sustaining mission-critical capabilities and support to the SOF operator. Across its portfolio, PEO-SW supports rapid and responsive acquisition, contracting, and business execution to meet evolving operational requirements. The organization partners across government and industry to plan, award, and administer contracts that provide timely, compliant, and effective solutions in support of SOF missions worldwide.

This is a full-time position located at MacDill AFB, FL

Responsibilities:

• Independently and proficiently conducts appropriate research using acquisition resources (e.g., FAR, DFARS, SOFARS, and other regulatory guidance) to provide informed guidance and applicable courses of action (COAs) to a wide range of customers.
• Independently prepares pre-solicitation documentation to include, but not limited to: Determinations and Findings (D&F) and Small Business coordination (DD Form 2579).
• Staff pre-solicitation documentation for appropriate review and approvals, and posts applicable notices as required.
• Independently prepares solicitations and amendments in Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2) (or relevant contract writing system) for Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) review and approval; staffs all solicitation/amendment documentation for appropriate review/approvals and posts notices as required.
• Conducts price and cost analysis; uses a variety of techniques (including coordination with DCAA and/or DCMA as necessary) to determine fair and reasonable prices.
• Independently reviews evaluation input from a variety of sources (e.g., technical program office and DCAA personnel), provides necessary feedback, and prepares negotiation positions (e.g., PNM and BCM) for PCO review and approval.
• Independently prepares contract awards/agreements and amendments in PD2 (or relevant writing system) for PCO review and approval; staffs all award/amendment documentation for appropriate review/approvals and posts notices as required.
• Independently prepares post-award documentation to include, but not be limited to, contract modifications and memorandums for the record.
• Independently and proficiently conducts all contract administration functions retained by USSOCOM.
• Establishes and maintains quality contract files that are auditable, repeatable, and defensible.
• Actively participates 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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Clearance: Must possess and maintain a TS w/SCI Eligibility.
Certifications: DAWIA Practitioner Level II (or DAWIA Level II equivalency) in Contracting

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business or a business-related field preferred.
Years of Experience: Minimum of 10 years of DoD contracting experience to include:

• 5 years of experience in DoD acquisition contract execution
• Working knowledge of PD2, PIEE and/or other relevant contract writing systems (e.g., CON-IT/ECWMS).
• Knowledge of price/cost analysis sufficient to determine price reasonableness and support negotiation positions.
• Knowledge of funding rules associated with the obligation of multiple types of appropriations.
• Knowledge of contracting negotiation, administration, and termination principles applicable to a variety of contract types.
• Knowledge of contract types (e.g., fixed-price, cost reimbursement) and required clauses/special provisions.
• Knowledge of pre- and post-award procedures sufficient to award and administer firm fixed-price, cost, IDIQ, or other contracts of similar complexity.
• Knowledge of acquisition laws, policies, and regulations, including FAR, DFARS, and SOFARS.

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