Contract Specialist

Apogee is seeking a Senior Contract Specialist located at MacDill AFB in Tampa, FL in support of Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (SOF AT&L). SOF AT&L provides rapid and focused acquisition, technology, and acquisition logistics support to manage and support the development, acquisition, and fielding of critical items to enable a no-fail mission for the SOF Warfighter.

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) in order 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).

• Staffs pre-solicitation documentation for appropriate review and approvals and posts 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 use the 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 award (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 Top Secret clearance with SCI Eligibility

Certifications: DAWIA Practitioner (formerly Level II) Equivalency in Contracting

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

Years of Experience: 10 years of contract management experience

• Familiarity with DoD acquisitions in a cleared space supporting SOF

• Experience working 5 years supporting DoD acquisition agencies

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

Preferred Experience:

Certifications: DAWIA Advanced (formerly Level III) in Contracting or a Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Level 3

Education and Experience: Master's degree in Business or Acquisition and 8 years of contracts management experience in support of a DoD acquisition agency

• Experience with contracting support to SOF organizations and operations

• Experience as a former Warranted Contracting Officer

• Experience as Supervisory Contract Specialist

Benefits:

• Apogee offers two medical plans, a high deductible health plan with a 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.