Contract Specialist

Jefferson Solutions, the well-respected government consulting company of Jefferson Consulting Group, an award-winning woman-owned small business, is seeking a Mid-Level Contract Specialist to provide ongoing support the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Duties:

• Review Procurement Requisitions for Action: Review the SOW and develop a solicitation for the procurement that meets the requirements for posting on the government-wide point of entry.

• Conduct Market Research: Issue Requests for Information (RFI). Conduct independent market research to guide the acquisition strategy.

• Develop Requests for Proposals (RFPs) or Requests for Quotes (RFQs): Under the guidance and approval of the Contracting Officer (CO), assemble the RFP/RFQ and post to the appropriate portal.

• Respond to Applicant/Offeror Questions: Under the guidance and approval of the CO and in coordination with the program office, document and respond to all questions related to the solicitation. Create appropriate amendments in response to the offerors.

• Proposal/Quote Compliance Review: Screen all proposals/quotes for basic eligibility requirements and compliance, in accordance with the solicitation requirements. Provide recommended result to the CO for review and approval.

• Coordinate the Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC): Serve as TEC coordinator, having the primary responsibility to ensure that all requisite materials are available for the TEC members.

• Conduct Cost/Price Analysis: Analyze proposal/quote costs/prices and document findings for the CO.

• Prepare Award Documents: Provide analysis and recommendations to the CO regarding negotiation, competitive range, or award memoranda for the CO to use in the award negotiation. Draft the award for the CO. Process the award in the contract writing system.

• Award Administration: Prepare contracts and modifications with all required documentation for consideration by the CO. Guide contracting officer's representatives in their post-award duties.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 3 years of experience

Note: Only U.S. citizens or non-U.S. citizens who have lived in the U.S. at least three of the last five years are eligible to provide services under this task order. The exception to this is an incumbent non-U.S. citizen employee with current, valid security clearance for physical and logical access to CDC and embassy facilities and network.