Cybermedia Technologies, LLC (CTEC) · 1 day ago
Contract Specialist
Washington D.C
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expCTEC is a leading technology firm that provides modernization, digital transformation, and application development services to the U.S. Federal Government. They are currently seeking a Contract Specialist to assist in acquisition planning, solicitation, evaluation, and post-award contract management functions.
ConsultingInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support pre-award conferences and meetings and participate in IPTs throughout the lifecycle of a requirement
Assist with the refinement of identified requirements
Maintain awareness of milestones, as well as their strategic impacts, applying acquisition processes and policies
Develop acquisition plans and procurement milestone schedules
Perform market research activities (e.g., exchanges with industry, pre-proposal conferences, sources sought, Request for Information (RFI), Draft Request for Proposals (DRFP), and Industry Day)
Prepare and provide feedback on procurement packages, including preparation and review of requirements documentation (e.g., Statements of Work (SOWs), Statements of Objectives (SOOs), Statements of Need (SON), PWSs, market research documentation, independent government cost estimates (IGCEs), draft evaluation factors, applicable pre-award determinations and findings, and applicable pre-award clearances and reviews (Small Business Set-Aside Review and Information Technology Checklist, etc.)
Provide recommendations concerning acquisition strategies and the selection of contract types and methods of acquisition
Prepare and assist with the preparation of Justifications for Other-Than- Full-and-Open-Competition (JOFOCs)
Prepare or assist with the preparation of various Determinations and Findings
Draft or assist in drafting and issuing applicable pre-award synopses
Present or assist in presenting acquisition planning documentation for higher level reviews and approvals
Use applicable acquisition systems in support of planning or execution
Maintain contract files and documentation in accordance with applicable laws, statutes, regulations, and policies; and
Attend scheduled and ad-hoc meetings with clients and customers virtually or within ICE facilities
Prepare solicitation and solicitation-related documents for Government review
As appropriate, use the ICE contract writing system to develop solicitation documents and select appropriate clauses, provisions, and terms and conditions
Present or assist in preparation of solicitation documentation for higher-level reviews and approvals
Post or assist in posting solicitations and solicitation-related documents to the appropriate location
Prepare or assist in preparing responses to pre-award inquiries and solicitation amendments for Government review and assist in posting/releasing said items to the appropriate location
Receive or assist in collecting quotes, proposals, offers or bids, including recording receipt and conducting compliance reviews
Maintain solicitations and documentation in accordance with applicable laws, statutes, regulations, and policies
Document technical reviews and evaluations
Gather data and information for past performance evaluations
Perform price analysis and cost analysis for Government review and approval
Draft and document evaluation reports for Government review and approval
Conduct or assist in pre-award reviews and surveys (such as on-site surveys and audits)
Assist in developing and documenting the price negotiation memoranda, the pre-negotiation memoranda (if applicable), the competitive range determination (if applicable), the post-negotiation memoranda (if applicable), and the source selection decision (if applicable) for higher level Government approval
Support the Government in conducting negotiations and discussions
Present or assist in presenting evaluation documentation for higher level reviews and approvals
Prepare or assist in preparing responses to pre-award protests for higher level review
Assist in preparing required pre-award notifications (e.g., pre-award notice for small business set-asides)
Assist in conducting pre-award debriefings
Maintain evaluation files and documentation in accordance with applicable laws, statutes, regulations, and policies
Prepare award documents for Government review
Use the ICE contract writing system to develop contract award documents
Assist in presenting award documentation for higher level reviews and approvals
Prepare or assist in preparing required award, and post-award notifications and debriefings (e.g., award synopsis, public affairs notification, etc.)
Prepare Federal Procurement Data System – Next Generation (FPDS-NG) reports for Government review and approval
Prepare responses to post-award protests for higher level review
Craft documentation to deal with failure to perform (e.g., cure notices, show cause notices, termination notices, etc.) or recommendations to suspend or debar
Maintain award files and documentation in accordance with applicable laws, statutes, regulations, and policies
Prepare COR appointment letters
Support post-award conferences and meetings
Assist in preparing Notice to Proceed letters
Assist in preparing responses to claims, ratifications, FOIA requests, data calls, cure notices, Congressional inquiries, appeals, other incoming requests, or other unusual or extraordinary contracting actions
Prepare and file documentation for contract modifications
Support preparation of the contract for closeout and prepare closeout documentation
Maintain post-award files and documentation in accordance with applicable laws, statutes, regulations, and policies
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's Degree: A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree conferred or approved by an accredited U.S. college or university based on a 4-year course of study. Simply being enrolled and working toward a degree does not meet the qualification standard. Proposed candidates must furnish transcripts showing completion of degree requirements to the Government for review
At least five (5) years of documented experience in contracting positions. For each position, the Contractor shall provide the Government with the proposed candidate's resume for review and approval. Resumes must prove that the proposed individual has the required experience in providing 'cradle-to-grave' Contract Specialist support to a Federal Government agency or entity
Demonstrated ability to use the Microsoft Suite of software applications to create and maintain documents and communications
Documented ability to maintain and practice operational security (OPSEC) in the performance of daily duties and to report OPSEC issues or concerns
Proven ability to interpret and apply procurement regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation and/or other agency-specific regulations
Knowledge of and experience using government contract-writing software, such as PRISM
Familiarity through experience with government software and databases, such as FPDS, SAM.gov, etc
Experience with, at minimum, FAR 8, 12, 13, 15, and 16 contracting methods, to include Blanket Purchase Agreements and Indefinite Delivery vehicles
Experience with Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts such as Federal Supply Schedules and/or DHS Strategic Sourcing Vehicles
Experience independently preparing, briefing, routing and obtaining government clearances for acquisition documents (such as acquisition plans, solicitations, awards, justifications to limit competition, combined synopsis/solicitations), and completing other review processes in a timely fashion
Demonstrated experience reviewing spreadsheets and documents in various formats such as those created and maintained in Microsoft Office products
Experience analyzing proposed elements of cost to develop cost and profit pre-negotiation positions
Experience developing documentation required to establish a competitive range, establish a pre-negotiation position, respond to a protest, or complete required source selection activities
Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills plus strong analytical and organizational skills and abilities is required
Clearance requirements: Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a DHS Public Trust clearance
Preferred
Experience managing procurement sensitive, law enforcement sensitive, or other secure information is preferred
Experience administering or awarding services contracts or awards for law enforcement sensitive requirements is preferred for some positions
Experience administering or awarding services contracts or awards for IT hardware or software is preferred for some positions
In lieu of a Bachelor's Degree, the Government will accept seven (7) years of experience in the federal government contracting sphere as denoted in the remaining bullet points and possession of at least 24 hours of accredited college business credits (e.g., accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management)
Benefits
Paid vacation & Sick leave
Health insurance coverage
Career training
Performance bonus programs
401K contribution & Employer Match
11 Federal Holidays
Company
Cybermedia Technologies, LLC (CTEC)
We modernize legacy infrastructure, secure mission-critical systems and design digital experiences that impact millions of federal workers & American citizens every day.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$44MKey Investors
Main Street Capital
2023-05-17Private Equity· $44M
2023-05-17Debt Financing
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