[Hiring] Contracts Specialist @Cherokee Federal

Role Description

This position requires an active CBP Public Trust clearance or the ability to obtain a CBP Public Trust clearance to be considered.

The Contract Specialist shall provide advice, recommendations, and document support in all areas of the acquisition requirements phase. The Contractor shall assist in the development and review of contract requirements documentation to include:

• Statements of Work (SOW)
• Statements of Objectives (SOO)
• Performance Work Statements (PWS)

Contract Specialist Responsibilities Include:

• Provide acquisition support services that are not inherently Governmental, including technical support to the evaluation process and assistance to the Government in developing documentation in all areas of the pre-award acquisition phase.
• Advise the Government on the best procurement approach and assist in Market Research analysis and documentation.
• Assist the program office in conducting market research to identify potential sources and contract vehicles, preparing market surveys and developing written announcements.
• Assist in the preparation and development of all pre-award documentation including:
• Source Selection Plans (SSP)
• Instructions for Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB) members on roles and responsibilities
• Determinations and Findings (D&F)
• Justifications and Approvals (J&A)
• Other necessary contract file documents
• Work with evaluators and the Contracting Officer (CO) to assist in identifying pre-negotiation objectives and assist the CO with discussions with Offerors.
• Prepare negotiation memorandum supporting each contract action.
• Assist in developing draft Request for Quotes (RFQ), Request for Proposals (RFP), and/or Combined Synopsis/Solicitations for Government approval.
• Assist in preparing final contract award documents for task and delivery orders, stand-alone contracts, and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) designation letters.
• Provide advice, recommendations, and document support in all areas of the post-award acquisition phase.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 5 or more years of Government Contract Specialist experience required.
• Experience with construction contracting highly desired.
• Contract Specialist 1102 certification is required.
• Experience with SAP is required.
• Utilizing and applying computer software including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to obtain a CBP Public Trust Clearance.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Benefits

• Estimated Starting Salary Range for Contract Specialist: $125K to $135K
• Pay commensurate with experience.
• Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided.
• Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Company Description

Cherokee Nation Strategic Program (CNSP) provides support, services, and solutions to federal and commercial customers.

The company takes a personalized approach to solving our clients' toughest challenges, helping you make the most of your skills.

CNSP is part of Cherokee Federal – a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies.

For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com .