Sr. Acquisition Specialist, Ft. Belvoir, VA US ID# 19186 at Cherokee Nation Businesses, LLC in Fort Belvoir, Virginia

Job Description:

Sr. Acquisition Specialist , Ft. Belvoir, VA US ID# 19186

Join the team who values your skills and expertise. From intelligence and cybersecurity to vulnerability assessment and mission assurance, Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs (CNSP) brings experience and results. Building on a reputation as a dedicated, disciplined and tightly-knit organization, CNSP supports DOD and other federal clients in their critical, strategic and operational programs. CNSP is looking for qualified talent to give our clients the support they deserve and the quality they expect from our team - a team of experts, like you.

Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs is part of Cherokee Federal - a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on building solutions, solving complex challenges, and serving the nation's mission around the globe for more than 60 federal clients.

For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com .

SUMMARY

We are seeking a Senior Contract Specialist (DAWIA Level II or higher) to support Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Research and Development Contracts Division Contracting Support Services. The job provides a full range of contracting services such as pre-award, cost and pricing, contract award, and post- award services. Contractor personnel will also assist contracting officers in the development of solutions, recommendations, processes, and specialized instruments such as grants, task orders, cooperative agreements, and other transactions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performing all aspects of pre-award, cost and pricing, contract award, and post- award services.
• Perform Market research to develop cost bench marks
• Author draft Performance Work Statement for contracting officer
• Assist contracting officers in the development of contracting solutions, recommendations, processes, and specialized instruments such as grants, task orders, cooperative agreements, and other transactions.

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

This position will not have supervisory authority.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• SECRET Required
• Bachelor's degree required
• Five years' experience editing or technical writing experience preferred
• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level II or equivalent
• Personnel must have experience commensurate with a GS-13 1102 or equivalent.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of federal and agency laws, regulations, and procedures applicable to the acquisition process and to meeting the performance requirements detailed in this PWS.
• Recent experience (within the past 3 years) performing cost/price analysis in reviewing contractor's proposals; reviewing and evaluating direct and indirect cost elements, such as, materials, labor, Other Direct Costs, (ODCs), overhead, general and administrative (G&A) expenses and fixed fee; experience developing, recommending and documenting cost/price objectives for negotiations; and experience in interpreting and applying cost principles and procedures for various types of contracts.
• Experience interacting daily with contracting officers, program managers, and auditors.
• Professional written and oral communication skills.
• The ability to guide first-time DOD contractors through the contracting process, to include contractor education and outreach as appropriate.
• Knowledge of the DoD Risk Management Framework.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The duties of this position are primarily performed in a climate controlled office environment.

Since 2012, the Cherokee Federal team of companies has won more than $5 billion in government contracts. Our 3,000+ employees work in 26 countries, 50 states and 2 U.S. territories.

Why choose Cherokee Federal? Visit our website and learn about the great reasons to join our team. cherokee-federal.com

Compliance

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please copy and paste the links to the following two sites: EEO Statement | EEO Poster ; https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf and https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/ofccp_eeo_supplement_final_jrf_qa_508c.pdf

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may e-mail CNB.Compliance@cn-bus.com for assistance. This email address is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the application process or status.

For Pay Transparency Non Discrimination provision, please copy and paste the following link : Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision ; https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

We maintain an Affirmative Action Plan for proactively seeking employment and advancement for qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Upon request, we will schedule time to make our Affirmative Action Plan accessible. If you are interested, please submit a written request with the email subject line: 2020 Request to View Affirmative Action Plan to the Compliance Administrator at "CNB.Compliance@cn-bus.com" This email box is not for resumes or follow up on job applications.

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