Contract Specialist III

About the Role

We're searching for a skilled Contract Specialist III to support Contracting Officers in providing comprehensive contracting services for the Office of the Senior Procurement Executive and Office of Job Corp Acquisition Services, A&E/Construction Division. This is an onsite position in our Alexandria, VA office.

Responsibilities 💼

• Manage contracts from start to finish, addressing compliance, change orders, disputes, cure notices, liquidated damages, and potential cancellations.
• Assist the Contracting Officer in strategic requirements review, acquisition strategy development, and solicitation development.
• Review requirements documents for adequacy and make recommendations to the Contracting Officer.
• Participate in pre-award and post-award meetings, progress reviews, acquisition planning, and other meetings as needed (at no extra cost to the Government).
• Assist in preparing solicitations, acquisition plans, and source selection plans, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to regulations.
• Review outgoing correspondence for proper formatting and letterhead usage, completing reviews within 24 hours.
• Support customers in developing requirements documents (e.g., SOWs, technical evaluation factors, acquisition plans).
• Complete contract awards within established Procurement Administrative Lead-times (PALT).
• Maintain contract files according to acquisition regulations and DOL policies.
• Prepare modifications for contracts, purchase orders, and agreements as needed.
• Assist in responding to Freedom of Information Act requests and protested actions.
• Respond to emails and calls from program office staff and DOL officials within 24 hours (immediately if urgent).
• Respond to Contracting Officer communications within two hours.

Requirements 🎯

• Must have: Bachelor's degree and 24 semester hours in business-related coursework from an accredited college or university.
• Must have: Eight years of relevant experience in federal contracting.
• Must have: High-level government contracting knowledge and skills.
• Must have: Experience with government contract writing systems (PRISM).
• Must have: Ability to research and analyze contract and financial data independently.
• Must have: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PRISM.
• Must have: Extensive knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), particularly FAR Part 36 (Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts).
• Must be: A US Citizen.
• Desired: Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Level III or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification.

Preferred Skills 👍

• Problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong multitasking skills.

Personal Qualities ✨

• Self-starter
• Organized
• Personable
• Customer service-oriented and responsive

Benefits & Perks 🎉

Acquisition Professionals (AP) LLC offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, a matching 401k, a tax-free transit subsidy, paid federal holidays, and paid time off.

About Acquisition Professionals (AP) LLC

AP is an Economically Disadvantaged, Woman-Owned, 8(a) small business located in the Metropark Office Complex in Alexandria, Virginia. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment.