Senior Contract Specialist (15.49)
OCT Consulting is a business management and technology consulting firm that supports Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, and Information Technology.
Responsibilities and Duties
OCT currently has an opening for a Senior Contract Specialist to work with our federal client. The selected candidate will be embedded with the client's contracting department, which plans, awards, and administers fixed-price and cost-type contracts for supplies, services, and information technology. The Senior Contract Specialist will lead complex procurement actions, serve as a peer reviewer for the contractor team, and mentor both contractor and Government staff.
This position is contingent upon contract award.
Day to day responsibilities include:
- Support the full acquisition lifecycle (cradle-to-grave) for complex supplies, services, and information technology, including fixed-price and cost-type contracts, IDIQs, BOAs, BPAs, and task/delivery orders.
- Conduct market research and prepare market research memoranda, Justifications and Approvals (J&As), and related acquisition strategy documents; review requirements and sole-source justifications for accuracy.
- Prepare Requests for Quotes (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and combined synopsis/solicitations, ensuring all appropriate FAR/DFARS terms and conditions are included; verify funds availability and obtain legal concurrence as required.
- Support informal and formal source selections, including Source Selection Plans, evaluation worksheets, conflict-of-interest/non-disclosure documentation, and draft Source Selection Decision Memoranda.
- Perform cost and price analysis using advanced Excel (XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP, pivot tables, nested functions, conditional formatting) on large pricing datasets; assist program offices with Independent Government Estimates (IGEs).
- Develop pre-negotiation objectives and support the Contracting Officer during negotiations; prepare award documents, COR designation letters, and FPDS-NG reporting.
- Prepare SF-30 modifications and option exercises, support contract administration, and assist in resolving contractor performance issues, claims, and closeout.
- Work in contract writing and acquisition systems including ePS, SPS/PD2, FPDS-NG, SAM, GSA eBuy/eLibrary/Advantage, and PIEE (CLS, EDA, SPRS, GFP).
- Perform to local Procurement Action Lead Time (PALT) standards and complete contractor-to-contractor peer review of all documents prior to Contracting Officer review and signature.
- Lead the most complex acquisitions, including source selections, IDIQ/BPA establishment, and complex pricing actions.
- Serve as a senior peer reviewer, checking team work products for regulatory accuracy and completeness before submission to the Contracting Officer.
- Provide on-the-job training, mentoring, and knowledge sharing to Government and contractor staff, including PowerPoint training materials and job aids.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Eight (8) or more years of Government contracting experience, including commercial and non-commercial supplies and services, IDIQs, and task/delivery orders.
- Bachelors degree required (Business degree preferred). Education and experience may not be substituted for one another.
- DAWIA Contracting Professional certification or equivalent (e.g., DAWIA Level III, FAC-C (new criteria)/FAC-C-DoD, or FAC-C Level III (legacy)).
- Demonstrated experience training, mentoring, or knowledge sharing with contracting staff.
- Expert knowledge of Federal contracting law, regulations, policies, and precedents sufficient to plan, lead, review, or audit the most complex procurement functions.
- Skill in promoting e-commerce and using automated acquisition systems; proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Adobe Acrobat.
- Strong advanced Excel skills for price analysis on large datasets.
- Preferred: ten (10) or more years of Government contracting experience; experience supporting Department of Defense contracting activities; hands-on experience with ePS.
- Must hold an active security clearance at the time of contract award; the investigation will involve a credit, fingerprint, and law enforcement agency check.
- Must be able to obtain client facility access credentials (CAC/badge) and wear required safety equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots) in industrial areas.
- Location: Full-time, on-site at the client facility. Work hours fall within 0600-1700 ET, Monday through Friday. Telework is permitted only with Government approval.
Benefits
Benefits
OCT offers competitive compensation packages and a full suite of benefits which includes:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry leading provider with 3% employer contributions of the employee’s gross salary
- Paid Time Off and Standard Government Holidays
- Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits
- Training Benefits
Salary Range: $90,000- $110,000yearly commensurate with experience, education, etc.
About OCT Consulting
OCT Consulting LLC is a Small Business (SB) providing professional services and information technology solutions to the Federal government and commercial clients. Founded in 2013, we bring the agility of operations and a management team with a track record of leading successful engagements at major Federal government agencies.
At OCT we believe in creating a work environment where employees can thrive based on their abilities, skills, and achievements. We are dedicated to providing career growth and professional development based on individual merit and fostering a workplace where everyone’s contributions are valued and recognized.
Skills Required
- U.S. citizenship
- Eight or more years of Government contracting experience, including commercial and non-commercial supplies and services, IDIQs, and task or delivery orders
- Bachelor's degree; Business degree preferred. Education and experience cannot be substituted for one another.
- DAWIA Contracting Professional certification or equivalent, such as DAWIA Level III, FAC-C, FAC-C-DoD, or legacy FAC-C Level III
- Experience training, mentoring, or sharing knowledge with contracting staff
- Expert knowledge of Federal contracting law, regulations, policies, and precedents
- Proficiency with automated acquisition systems, e-commerce, Microsoft 365, and Adobe Acrobat
- Advanced Excel skills for price analysis of large datasets
- Ten or more years of Government contracting experience
- Experience supporting Department of Defense contracting activities
- Hands-on experience with ePS
- Active security clearance at the time of contract award
- Ability to obtain client facility access credentials, including CAC or badge
- Ability to wear required safety equipment in industrial areas
- Ability to work full-time onsite at the client facility during Monday-through-Friday hours
What We Do
OCT Consulting LLC is an SBA-certified 8(a) small disadvantaged business providing federal government and commercial clients with highly skilled professional services. OCT Consulting's executive team and consultants are seasoned professionals and highly sought after leaders with experience at industry leading consulting firms.
