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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Contract Specialist to join our team supporting our Federal client! In this role you will join a multi-disciplined program management team providing onsite support at the client office.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Act as the Company representative with the client during the program execution.
- Assist client Contracting Officers with procurement support requirements to execute their expanding construction program including:
- prepare acquisitions in adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Office of Management & Budget, and U.S Government Accountability Office as applicable.
- generate and/or review solicitation documents such as Request for Proposals, contracts, modifications, sole source justifications, source selection memorandums, and other various documents
- review Statement of Work and Independent Government Estimate (IGE) for accuracy and completeness and accurate use of contract laws, regulations, GAO principles and practices
- review client contracts of all types to identify risks and conformity with company policy.
- propose alternative language and clauses to client contracts based on sound contracting approaches.
- ensure contracts are thoroughly reviewed for legal, risk management, tax, and accounting issues.
- monitor and administer the business provisions of prime contracts to ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
- participate in resolving prime contract problems in accordance with prescribed project procedures and practices.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- 10+ years Federal contracting experience with high-value construction and design-build contracts in support of multi-$M Federal client construction programs
- BS Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Contract Management, or a related field
- Level III DAWIIA/FAC-C or FAC-C Professional certification
- Knowledgeable in a wide range of Contracting Types, including: Firm Fixed Price (FFP),
- Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ),Time-and-Materials (T&M), Design-Build, Architect-Engineer Contract (A/E) and methods i.e. (Sole source contracts, Small Business Set-Aside (SSSBS), Job Order Contract (JOC), Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) and Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) contracts.
- Working knowledge of PC software packages typically associated with contract administration, including: Service Now, PRISM, Microsoft SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, SAM.gov, Federal procurement Data System (FPDS), Current version of ERP/Peoplesoft, and familiarity with Costpoint
- Ability to independently perform day-to-day procurement activities.
- US Citizenship required
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Previously held a Contracting Officer’s warrant
- Developed soft skills working as part of a team with Federal client
- Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
- Proven ability for performing in a lead capacity on a project
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Skills Required
- 10+ years federal contracting experience with high-value construction and design-build contracts
- BS degree in Business Administration, Finance, Contract Management, or related field
- Level III DAWIIA/FAC-C or FAC-C Professional certification
- Knowledge of contract types: Firm Fixed Price, IDIQ, Time-and-Materials, Design-Build, A/E, Sole Source, Small Business Set-Aside, JOC, GMP, CMAR
- Working knowledge of contract administration software and systems: ServiceNow, PRISM, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SAM.gov, FPDS, PeopleSoft (ERP), familiarity with Costpoint
- Ability to independently perform day-to-day procurement activities and monitor prime contract compliance
- US Citizenship required
- Experience supporting multi-million dollar federal construction programs
- Review Statements of Work and Independent Government Estimates for accuracy and regulatory compliance
- Ensure contracts reviewed for legal, risk management, tax, and accounting issues
- Participate in resolving prime contract problems and administer business provisions
- Previously held a Contracting Officer's warrant
- Developed teamwork and client-facing soft skills from prior federal client engagements
- Excellent writing and oral communication skills
- Proven ability to perform in a lead capacity on a project
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
