Job Description
IMSolutions is looking for Federal Contracts Specialists to join us at our client the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). In this role, you must possess a working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency supplements.
PRIOR FEDERAL EXPERIENCE DESIRED. SAP EXPERIENCE PREFERRED. This position is 100% remote – telework in the U.S. As a
Contracts Specialist I , you will have a critical role performing various pre-and post-contract and procurement responsibilities pertaining to the procurement of supplies, services, and equipment, which may include most all functions from cradle to grave in the acquisition life cycle.
These functions will include: - Performing various pre- and post-contract and procurement responsibilities pertaining to the procurement of supplies, services, and equipment, which may include almost all functions from cradle to grave.
- Maintaining copies of contracts/grants, staff all requested changes, and determining if the change applies to other contracts.
- Supporting contract closeout actions.
- Assisting with the planning, preparing, and maintaining of the current acquisition plans and overall program office acquisition administration functions including program control and tracking.
To qualify you will have: - 4+ years of experience in planning, awarding, and administering contracts for the procurement of supplies, services, construction, or research and development for the U.S. Federal Government.
- Bachelor’s degree or at least 24 credit hours in business or a business-related field.
- Knowledge of federal contracting laws, regulations, and policies, as well as an understanding of business and industry contract practices.
- Acquisition planning - reviewing, editing, or assisting in writing statements of work (SOW), performance work statements (PWS) statements of objectives (SOO), request for information (RFI)/Requests for Proposal (RFP)/Requests for Quotation (RFQ) and Invitation for Bids (IFB).
- Market research/analysis, selection and administration of contract terms and conditions, cost, and price analysis,
- Negotiation preparation - preparation of contract modifications, development of evaluation criteria, evaluation of contract performance, contract termination, and contract closeouts.
- Experience with Cost Reimbursable, Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time & Materials (T&M), Labor Hour (LH), Commercial, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), and GSA FSS contracting.
- U.S. Citizenship or Foreign National with a work permit and residing in the U.S. for three or more years.
- Ability to pass a Federal Public Trust Clearance, which must be adjudicated favorably for you to begin working. This requires fingerprinting and reporting on your previous employment, residence, education, and financial and legal background. Candidates may be disqualified for federal or state convictions of crimes, military court-martials, delinquent federal debt including taxes and student loans, current use of illegal drugs, or lying on their application.
Base compensation range and benefits: - $55,000 to $65,000 - Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location.
*Outstanding medical, dental, vision, Tri-Care Supplement, HSA, FSA, insurance (STD, LTD, life, AD&D, voluntary life, accident, hospitalization, critical illness), EAP, and additional discounts!
IMS jobs are posted as open until filled.
Who we are: IMSolutions is a rapidly growing woman-owned, veteran-owned Virginia-based management consulting company. We specialize in providing innovative and cost-competitive business and program management solutions to our clients across the public sector. Primarily, our support encompasses assisting clients in acquiring mission-critical capabilities, including developing holistic program strategies for successfully inserting technologies to achieve material solutions efficiently and expeditiously.
At IMSolutions, LLC (IMS) service to our clients, each other, and our communities is at the center of everything we do. We understand, comprehend, and appreciate that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and points of view lead to better and more comprehensive ideas and solutions. Our IMS culture and commitment to difference and inclusivity help us grow as individuals and in partnership with our clients to drive our unparalleled solutions and customer experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity IMS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
IMS is a federal contractor that desires priority referrals of protected veterans for job openings.
IMS is an E-Verify Employer.
If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact us to ask for accommodation or an alternative application process.
Trina Campbell (tcampbell at imsolutionsllc.com)
Job Tags
Full time, For contractors, Remote job, Work visa,