Aalis Management Consulting is an 8(a) certified, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged woman-owned small Business (EDWOSB) driven by the same principles that guide our armed forces. Founded by a US Army veteran, we take pride in our core values: excellence in reputation, commitment, candor, teamwork, and dependability.
Title: Contract Specialist - Level II
Client: Federal Agency
Ability to Work: On-site
Location: New Orleans, LA
Clearance: Must obtain a Public Trust
Work Schedule: 8 am - 5 pm
Work Day: Monday – Friday
The Contractor shall assist with acquisitions by Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Department of Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulations (HHSAR), NIH, and NHLBI policies and procedures.
Task 2.1 - Acquisition Requirements Gathering: The Contractor shall assist in determining the scope of work for individual acquisition requirements, perform market research, and recommend appropriate acquisition methods and types of acquisition mechanisms to meet a specific set of requirements.
Task 2.2—Prepare Draft Acquisition Documents: The Contractor shall assist in preparing a wide variety of draft acquisition documents, including statements of work and specifications, cost estimates, acquisition plans, statements of needs, determinations and findings, justifications and approvals, and other required supporting documentation. The government TPOC will provide all templates.
Task 2.3 – Assistance in Contract Administration: The Contractor shall assist the OA and the customer in monitoring contractor performance, including, but not limited to, reviewing contract deliverables such as invoices and reviewing requests for modification of the terms and conditions of contracts/orders. The Contractor shall assist in administering contract modifications by issuing notices of intent, drafting supplemental contract pages, and completing NBS and CAMS system work.
Task 2.4 – Data Entry and Reporting: The Contractor shall perform data entry and file upload as required for acquisitions in the Contract Award and Management System (CAMS) used by the NHLBI OA (e.g., PRISM). The Contractor shall prepare reports at the request of the Government Technical Point of Contact and assist customers with their reporting needs as requested. The Contractor shall recommend improvements in data entry for increased reporting functionality.
Task 2.5 – Review and Improve Acquisition-Related Templates: In coordination with OA subject matter experts, refine existing or develop new templates for key acquisition documents, such as the Performance Work Statement (PWS), sole source justifications, etc., and guide the development of the Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE).
Task 2.6 – Other Services to Perform: Other task assignments by this NHLBI OA Statement of Work, as requested by the Government’s Technical Point of Contact
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with 24 semester hours in business-related coursework.
• DAWIA or FAC-C Level I or II (Equivalent) preferred
• Four years of federal contract administration experience
• Proficiency in the use of PD2 or other contract writing tools
• Working knowledge of federal procurement regulations and policies.
• Ability to perform cost and/or price analysis functions.
• Knowledgeable and experienced using electronic media, including Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Excellent writing skills and able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills
• Thrive in a team-oriented, collaborative, results-driven workplace
Aalis Management Consulting is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Similar Jobs
What We Do
Aalis is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) driven by the same principles that guide our armed forces. Founded by US Army Veteran, Ebony Wilkins, we take pride in our core values which are: excellence in reputation, commitment, candor, teamwork, and dependability. Our team holds top degrees and leading certifications in the industry. Our services include: Financial Management, Program Management, Acquisitions and Logistics Support and Supply Chain. Core Capabilities: Program Management Finance, Accounting and Audit Readiness Acquisition Support Supply Chain & Logistics Support
