Location: On-site at government office(s) in the Arlington, VA/Washington DC area.
Education: Bachelor’s degree and experience with federal contracting (DoD R&D contracting highly desirable).
Clearance: The ability to obtain and maintain government security clearance is required.
Experience: Government experience required. DARPA or DHS experience highly desired. Commercial research and development work may substitute for direct experience with DARPA or DHS.
Travel: Minimal; CONUS travel may be required at times.
Six (6) years of specialized contracting experience. Examples of Specialized Contracting Experience: developing, preparing terms and conditions in proposals related to the award of contracts. Negotiating and awarding contracts, contract modifications, and/or subcontracts. Participation in negotiating, awarding, or administering contracts, or the analysis of procurement policies and procedures. Administering the terms and conditions of contracts, including such aspects as preparing contract modifications, evaluation of performance under the contract, and contract termination. Analyzing proposed prices or costs, including such aspects as evaluating technical and audit reports, forecasting price trends, evaluating economic factors, estimating production. Efficiencies and evaluating methods of allocating cost through various types of overhead and general and administrative expense. Formulating policies and procedures for the acquisition of goods or services, participating in procurement management reviews and contract clearance, or developing positions on claims and protests related to contracts.
Additionally, we are looking for professionals who are:
1. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite of programs, with solid skills in Excel.
2. Able to function individually and also fit seamlessly into the overall team.
3. Organized, meticulous, and able to multi-task.
4. Willing to ask questions, correct mistakes, learn from mistakes and keep moving forward.
5. Communicate (both written and verbal) clearly stated & professionally
COVID-19 considerations
Work from home until government client provides further instructions and accommodations. Current procedures such as daily check-in via email and telephonic/video meetings are required.