JWAC Contract Administrator Job Listing at SPA in Dahlgren, VA (Job ID 2024-18947)

Description

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Top Secret/SCI eligible clearance required. This program requires SAP access.
• Have a minimum of five (5) years' experience as Contract Specialist

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Products, to include Outlook, Word, Power-Point, and Excel
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Desired Qualifications:

• Individual must possess a Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 24 semester credit hours in Business Administration, Public Administration, Contract Law, Accounting, Finance or related course work
• Have a minimum of three (3) years prior/demonstrated experience with using the DoD Standard Procurement System Procurement Desktop-Defense program and/or AF Contracting Information Technology (CON-IT) for processing acquisition actions 
• Level II Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities:

Duties associated with this role include, but are not limited to the following:

• The Contractor shall have working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and its supplements.
• The contractor shall execute pre/post award contract management actions on various contracts with various contract types as listed in FAR Part 16.
• The contractor shall assist in the preparation of solicitation documents selecting appropriate clauses, ensuring clear and complete specifications, including packing and delivery requirements or other routine supplemental stipulation.
• The contractor shall assist in the monitoring of contract performance through progress reports and analysis of contractor metrics, for compliance with performance standards, applicable laws, delivery schedules, payment provisions, inspections, progress reports, and other requirements stated in the contract.
• The contractor shall review requisition package for adequacy, consistency, and compliance with administrative, regulatory, and procedural requirements.
• The contractor shall process funding modifications for additional funds or de-obligate funds when required.
• The contractor shall prepare contract modifications caused by, but not limited to, changes in technical requirements, by incremental funding requirements, changes in quantities to be delivered, ordering priced/unpriced options, and similar issues.
• The contractor shall conduct cost and price analysis on sole source and competitive acquisitions.
• The contractor shall prepare draft pre-negotiation objectives post negotiation memorandum, as required, to explain rationale and methods used in arriving at the final settlement in terminations (i.e. for convenience, for cause, for default) and other types of negotiated changes and modifications to contracts.
• Prepare full documentation for contract actions requiring formal review, ensure compliance with all laws and regulations, and ensure package is approved within the acquisition schedule.
• The contractor shall prepare Request for Information packages, be the focal point for replies under the Freedom of Information Act and other inquiries.
• The contractor shall conduct contract close-out procedures according to the FAR. Shall handle all administrative duties of close-out and prepare all documentation for Contracting Officer signature. Shall physically stage all close-out files for storage according to FAR 4.805.
• The contractor shall track and log open Purchase Requests (AF Form 9s), Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs) and other funding documentation until placed on contract.
• The contractor shall prepare contract actions in the Air Force contract writing system; the DoD Standard Procurement System Procurement Desktop-Defense program and/or AF Contracting Information Technology (CON-IT) system.

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain the top talent.  Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.