XLA · 20 hours ago
Policy Contract Support Specialist
Arlington, VA
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $80K/yr
5+ years expXLA is currently seeking a Contract Support Specialist specializing in policy to support their DEA client onsite in Arlington, VA. The role involves providing pre- and post-award acquisition support, conducting market research, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
Cyber SecurityHomeland SecuritySecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide pre- and post-award acquisition support under contractor services
Assist with market research, documentation, and training development
Maintaining acquisition templates and ensure audit readiness
This contractor covers both pre-award and post-award acquisition activities, with explicit exclusion of contract negotiation and some support to the Government Purchase-Card Program relative to training
The contractor operates in accordance with applicable regulations (FAR, JAR, and DOJ policies) and internal DOJ procurement procedures
The contractor provides professional acquisition support services to the customer, supporting both pre-award and post-award activities (excluding negotiation)
Services encompass a wide range of contracting methods and types, in accordance with applicable regulations and policies
Must be knowledgeable of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
Must be experienced in technical writing
Experience in acquisition and policy training, implementing, and presenting training
Experience reviewing regulations and determining impact on current policies
Must be able to draft and interpret policies
Assist in evaluating program effectiveness using quantitative and qualitative data to determine if goals and objectives are met
Assist in policy reviews
Conduct or assist in formal training for program offices
Develop acquisition checklists and templates and update clauses, provisions, forms, etc
Provide comprehensive acquisition support in accordance with applicable regulations
Develop and assist with providing training to the AWF and Government PCHs
Conduct market research/analysis to determine availability and competitiveness of requirements
Prepare contractual documents (solicitations, awards, related documentation) using UFMS
Coordinate with requiring activities, industry stakeholders, and other parties as needed
Compile and maintain complete contractual files
Respond to the agency's needs in a timely manner
Time is of the essence and Contractor must have a sense of urgency in responding to requests
Contractor's reviews of documents must provide feedback of substance that demonstrates the wealth of knowledge and expertise required in the federal procurement filed
Perform majority of post-award procurement functions, including contract administration activities except for negotiation-related actions
Perform analytical, administrative, coordinating, and monitoring tasks related to pre and post award functions
Implement contract changes within the scope of delegated authority and approved procedures
Manage updating acquisition templates, forms, documentation, provisions, clauses, records, and reporting to ensure compliance and audit readiness
Develop acquisition checklists
Respond to mailbox inquiries
Develop and assist with providing training to the AWF and Government PCHs
Respond to the agency's needs in a timely manner
Time is of the essence and Contractor must have a sense of urgency in responding to requests
Contractor's reviews of documents must provide feedback of substance that demonstrates the wealth of knowledge and expertise required in the federal procurement filed
Qualification
Required
Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance
Candidates must be local to the Arlington area
Must be knowledgeable of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
Must be experienced in technical writing
Experience in acquisition and policy training, implementing, and presenting training
Experience reviewing regulations and determining impact on current policies
Must be able to draft and interpret policies
Assist in evaluating program effectiveness using quantitative and qualitative data to determine if goals and objectives are met
Assist in policy reviews
Conduct or assist in formal training for program offices
Develop acquisition checklists and templates and update clauses, provisions, forms, etc
Provide comprehensive acquisition support in accordance with applicable regulations
Develop and assist with providing training to the AWF and Government PCHs
Conduct market research/analysis to determine availability and competitiveness of requirements
Prepare contractual documents (solicitations, awards, related documentation) using UFMS
Coordinate with requiring activities, industry stakeholders, and other parties as needed
Compile and maintain complete contractual files
Respond to the agency's needs in a timely manner
Contractor's reviews of documents must provide feedback of substance that demonstrates the wealth of knowledge and expertise required in the federal procurement field
Perform analytical, administrative, coordinating, and monitoring tasks related to pre and post award functions
Implement contract changes within the scope of delegated authority and approved procedures
Manage updating acquisition templates, forms, documentation, provisions, clauses, records, and reporting to ensure compliance and audit readiness
Respond to mailbox inquiries
Time is of the essence and Contractor must have a sense of urgency in responding to requests
Preferred
FAC-C or DAWIA Certification in Contracting strongly preferred
Company
XLA
XLA is an award-winning government services provider with 400 employees both domestically and internationally.
201-500 employees
Funding
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Growth StageLeadership Team
Gary Slack
President and Chief Executive Officer
Nelson McClung
Chief Operating Officer
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