[Hiring] Contract/Acquisition Specialist II @Goldbelt

Role Description

The Level II (Junior) acquisition support personnel, which is equivalent to the skills and experience expected of a GS-11 to GS-12 Contract Specialist, must be capable of supporting cradle-to-grave federal acquisitions across Construction, Architecture & Engineering (A&E), Supplies, and Services. This support will cross the IA enterprise but will primarily support the Division of Water and Power, under the Office of Trust Services. The Acquisition support personnel must possess foundational experience in federal contracting sufficient to work semi-independently while still operating under the oversight of senior acquisition officials. This is a remote position, but travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice, recommendations, drafting, and document support to multiple offices in all areas of acquisitions, program management, and requirements development with a focus on Construction, A&E Services, Supplies, and Service acquisitions.
• Work with BIA, BIE, AS/IA, and other Government customers to review draft documents and assist customers to produce executable acquisition strategies, contractible requirements, Statements of Work, and sound Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE).
• Coordinate with client agencies on all requirement support services.
• Develop and use a system to accurately track and maintain information on Taskers and Requests for Information.
• Prepare pre-award documents such as Determinations and Findings (D&F), Single Source Determinations, Limited Source Determinations, and Justifications for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC).
• Guide the customer through the evaluation process and prepare written documentation to support evaluation procedures.
• Provide advice and recommendations for all elements in acquisition plans, including approaches, options, strategies, risks, contracting methods, competition, sources, cost, and milestone schedules.
• Assist program offices in preparing IGCEs for Construction, A&E, Supplies, and Service requirements.
• Assist in conducting market research to identify potential sources and contract vehicles for Construction, A&E, Supplies, and Service procurements.
• Assist the contracting office with contract award and administration for Construction, A&E, Supplies, and Service contracts.
• Plan, deploy, upload, and maintain business systems, including FBMS support and intranet, SharePoint, and internet sites.

Qualifications

• Working-level proficiency with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR).
• Experience supporting multiple requirement types, including Construction, A&E, Supplies, and Services.
• Functional experience using PRISM, the IA contract-writing system.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Three (3) years' relevant experience.
• Ability to travel if needed.
• Required to successfully pass a federal background investigation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Draft and refine acquisition documents (SOWs, PWSs, IGCE inputs, solicitation components) with supervisory guidance.
• Conduct market research and assist with small business considerations.
• Support evaluation activities and documentation.
• Assist Contracting Officers and CORs with routine contract administration actions.
• Navigate and complete tasks within PRISM with limited oversight.

Benefits

• The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000 annually.
• Competitive base salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Tax-deferred savings options.
• Supplementary benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.