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Summary:

The Contract Specialist II will provide acquisition support services to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing's (BEP) Office of Security (OS) and Office of Acquisition. This individual will provide professional acquisition support services to completely prepare all of the required paperwork and forms associated with approved acquisition requirements for the Office of Security for submission of the required OA acquisition packages to the Bureau's Office of Acquisition for further processing and provide acquisition support for "cradle to grave" contracting actions in support of the Office of Acquisition.

Essential Job Functions:

Work independently with little oversight by the Government and be experienced, skilled, and knowledgeable in all aspects of Federal Government acquisition (i.e. requirements development, budgeting and acquisition planning, market research, development of independent cost estimates.)
• Provide advice and recommendations for all elements in acquisition plans, including approaches, options, strategies, risks, contracting methods, competition, sources, cost, milestone schedules, etc.
• Research existing Government-wide contracts for available products and services. Evaluate different approaches to and sources for OS services support. Research available suppliers and compare the services and costs of obtaining support from different providers.
• Assist in the preparation of Independent Government Cost Estimates. Research analysis may include, but is not limited to, past purchases of the products or services, the current market value of the products or services, and other agency purchases of similar products or services.
• Conduct market research to identify potential sources and contract vehicles. Potential sources should include socio-economic program participants (i.e. small businesses, small and disadvantaged businesses, HUB Zone businesses). Potential vehicles should include GSA vendors, Government-wide Agency contracts, and other agency contracts.
• Conduct market surveys and prepare written documentation of market research.
• Support the preparation of any and all of the following OA approved acquisition package documents such as, but not limited to, Acquisition Plan Template (SF-1011), Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans, Market Research Summary Reports (SF-1010), Independent Government Cost Estimates, Statements of Work, Performance Work Statements or Statements of Objectives, Service Contract Coding Worksheet-BEP Form 7990, OEHS Acquisition Review Form, Sole Source Justification for Acquisitions below the SAT (SF-1009), Limited Sources Justification (SF-1012), Sole Source/Brand Name Acquisitions (SF-1013), Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity (SF-1014), and all COR Nomination Forms.
• Responsible for coordination/communication with program office personnel (SME's and COR's) during all phases of the initial acquisition processes and to coordinate/communicate during all phases of the initial acquisition with assigned Office of Acquisition Contracting Specialists (CS) and Contracting Officers (CO).
• Support the creation of solicitations and amendments via BEP's contract writing system. Ensure documents are uploaded to BEP's electronic filing system, eFile.
• Support and provide professional opinion and business advice regarding selection of procurement methods and contract type.
• Support negotiations, including the documentation of negotiation objectives and negotiation outcomes via the creation of Award Determination Memorandums.
• Support the creation of award documents, modifications, and supporting documentation.
• Support the Contracting Officer via responding to data calls, providing status updates, participating in meetings and conference calls with customers, and providing general administrative support directly related to acquisition functions/matters.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Possesses demonstrated expertise in and capability to perform full range of contract actions including solicitations, contract awards, modifications, negotiations, incorporation of changes, exercise of options, price analysis, and resolution of contract issues.
• Possesses demonstrated expertise in and capability to support proposal evaluations including price/cost analysis or technical proposal analysis in the Federal sector.
• Possesses demonstrated expertise in and capability to perform contract administration support services, including assistance with reviewing contractor performance, developing contract modifications, and investigating reports of contract discrepancies: contract closeout.
• Possesses demonstrated expertise in and capability to perform document creation in support of the above actions, including Determination and Findings, Market Research Reports, Pre and Post Negotiation Memorandum/Award Memorandum, Acquisition Plans, Sole Source Justifications and other documents common to the acquisition process.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution and at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics or management or candidate can also have experience in lieu of Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of five (5) years performing preliminary acquisition functions.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in developing and administering a variety of contract types, with some supervision and oversight required.
• Shall have at least a minimum of five (5) years of experience in contracting providing service to Federal clients.
• Be able to pass a Public Trust background investigation to be completed by the BEP Office of Personnel Security.

Salary range for this position is $116,000 to $140,000 per year.

Pay and Benefits

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.