Contracts Support Specialist

Salary Range: $50k - $65k

What does a typical day look like for the Contract Support Specialist ** ?**

• Perform acquisition planning, solicit, evaluate, negotiate, analyze, advise, and assist with contract awards


• Perform post-award administration and terminations on contracts for the procurement of supplies and services (including complex contracts and high dollar acquisitions).


• Analyze and evaluate the certified cost and pricing data and other types of pricing information to determine price reasonableness, preparation of contract files, and electronic documentation.


• Prepare contracting recommendations for the Government Contracting Officer that require research and interpretation of evolving government regulations, policies, guidance, and laws.

What qualifications do you look for?

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required.

  
  
  
  
  • Coursework must have included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.
  
  



• Previous experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams.




• 4+ years of experience in administrating Federal Contracts.




• Familiar with FAR.




• Excellent writing skills and the ability to communicate orally and in writing.

We're extra impressed by:

• Documented experience in and working knowledge of VA programs is preferred.


• Familiar with Veteran Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) based procurements.