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Full-time
bachelor degree, professional certificate
Posted 15d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The specialist provides comprehensive pre- and post-award acquisition support, including market research, documentation management, and policy interpretation. They are also responsible for developing training materials, maintaining acquisition templates, and ensuring audit readiness in compliance with federal regulations.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree with at least five years of relevant experience in contracting and procurement, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and experience in technical writing and policy training are mandatory.
Full job description
XLA is currently seeking a Contract Support Specialist specializing in policy that is eligible to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance to support our DEA client onsite in Arlington, VA. Candidates must be local to the Arlington area, as this position is onsite in a federal office setting 5 days/week.
Salary: $80,000
General Experience:
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.
Roles & Responsibilities
(A) General Acquisition Support
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.
(B) Pre-Award (excluding negotiations):
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.
(C) Post-Award (excluding negotiation): 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.
Minimum Education/Certification/Experience:
Must have bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years’ experience in the field of Contracting and procurement or equivalent combination of formal education and experience (7 years of directly related experience will substitute for education).
FAC-C or DAWIA Certification in Contracting strongly preferred.
EEO Statement
XLA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting equality and integrity in the workplace, professional development and education, and an entrepreneurial atmosphere.
We encourage qualified individuals with disabilities to apply. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our HR team by phone at 703-584-8317 or via email at [email protected]. For persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, or deaf-disabled, XLA will provide an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter where needed as a reasonable accommodation for the hiring processes.
We are proud to be an EEO/VETERAN EMPLOYER.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against for self-identifying with either category
Related keywords
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XLA is an award-winning government services provider with 250 employees both domestically and internationally. Our core competencies are Program Lifecycle Management, Engineering & Technical Solutions and International Program Support services. These core competencies define XLA. As agencies face declining budgets and a rising demand for services, XLA provides the continuous support needed to overcome those challenges.
XLA has the project management expertise needed to successfully meet contract requirements and provide excellent performance. We consider the needs of the customer, project resource requirements, the quality of deliverables, project costs, task scope control, management reporting requirements and data accuracy/timeliness.
Offices: 1604 Spring Hill Rd, 2nd Floor, Vienna, Virginia 22182, US
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