Contract Specialist

Apogee seeks a Contract Specialist supporting the Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (SOF AT&L) Program Executive Office for SOF Warrior (PEO-SW). PEO-SW accepts and manages risk, takes personal initiative, and ensures results for the Nation's warriors. PEO-SW proves its worth to the fight in every action, every strike, and every operation. SOF Warrior executes with a sense of urgency and purpose in support of SOF operations every day.

This is a full-time opportunity located at MacDill AFB in Tampa, FL.

Why work with us?

Apogee Engineering, LLC is a provider of research, engineering, operations, software, cyber, intel, training, technical services, financial and administrative expertise across an array of DOD and Federal Civilian customers. Our company was founded on the commitment of making a positive difference for our customers and our people. Apogee's culture is infused with integrity and a passion for excellence, which has propelled us into the ranks of an elite small business company. Apogee is known for an unwavering dedication to our client's success, a warm and employee-centric work environment, and an enthusiasm to provide the right solution at the right time.

What you will be doing:

• Independently and proficiently conducts appropriate research using a variety of resources available to the acquisition community (e.g., FAR, other regulatory guidance) to provide informed guidance and applicable courses of action (COAs) to a wide range of customers.
• Independently prepares pre-solicitation documentation to include, but not limited to Determination and Findings (D&F) and Small Business coordination (DD Form 2579).
• Staff pre-solicitation documentation for appropriate review and approvals and post applicable notices in the Federal Business Opportunities as required.
• Independently prepares solicitations and amendments in Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2) (or relevant contract writing system) for Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) review and approval.
• Staffs all solicitation/amendment documentation for appropriate review and approvals and posts notices in the Federal Business Opportunities as required.
• Conducts price and cost analysis; proficiently uses a variety of techniques, including but not limited to, working with DCAA and/or DCMA as necessary, to determine fair and reasonable prices.
• Independently reviews evaluation input from a variety of sources (e.g. technical program and DCAA personnel), provides necessary feedback, and prepares contract negotiation positions (such as PNM and BCM) for PCO review and approval.
• Independently prepares contract awards (or agreements) and amendments in PD2 (or relevant writing system) for PCO review and approval.
• Staffs all award/amendment documentation for appropriate review and approvals and posts notices in the Federal Business Opportunities as required.
• Independently prepares post-award documentation to include, but not limited to contract modifications and memorandums for record.
• Independently and proficiently conducts all contract administration functions retained by USSOCOM.
• Establishes and maintains quality contract files that are auditable, repeatable, and defendable.
• Actively participates in IPTs and guides and assists team members, technical program personnel, sales representatives, local suppliers, and/or contractors on acquisition and business-related issues in a professional manner.

Experience:

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret clearance

Certifications: DAWIA Practitioner (formerly Level II) Equivalency or Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Level II

Education:Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field

Years of Experience: 5 years of DoD contract management experience

• Proficient with Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2) contract writing software

Benefits:

• Apogee offers two medical plans, a high deductible health plan with an HRA and a traditional POS plan with co-pays, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, PTO, paid holidays, parental, military, and jury duty paid leaves. Regular part-time employees scheduled for twenty-four or more hours per work week are eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis.