Sr. Contract Specialist Job

Employer Name: Concept Solutions	SpiderID: 2870708
Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma	Date Posted: 8/27/2009
Wage:	Category: Aviation
Job Code:

Job Description:
• The following is a list of the types of tasks the Individual will be required to perform in the area of Acquisition Management.
• Reviews procurement requests, together with related specifications, plans, statements of work or purchase descriptions to determine if they are complete. Provides information to enable the FCO to determine proper contract approach, firm fixed price, cost-plus fixed fee, time and materials, etc.
• Prepares and develops for FCOs signature, solicitation documents, such as Screening Information Requests, Request for Proposals, Requests for Offers, and Request for Quotes, as well as the appropriate contract award documents, including purchase orders.
• Performs analysis of quotes, offers and proposals received. Provides information for the use of the FCO in the negotiation process.
• Provides information to the FCO for determinations on responsiveness and responsibility, contract cost and pricing, proposals, Government performance evaluation and past performance.
• Prepares final contract documents for award by a FCO and prepares supporting documents relating to award decisions.
• Provides information to assist the FCO in resolving problem areas in contract performance. Records data on Contractor performance for FCOs use in evaluating Contractors performance.
• Prepares amendments of solicitations or contract modifications to reflect the Government's requirement.
• Monitors the progress of deliveries, initiating follow-ups and reports findings of the factors causing delivery delays or otherwise affecting ordering terms and conditions to a FCO.
• Distributes delivery and purchase orders and prepares responses to inquiries.
• Prepares cost and price analysis in accordance with applicable regulations and manuals.
• Recommends potential negotiation objectives using audit reports, technical analysis reports and pricing reports from other Government agencies or commercial entities for a FCO to use.
• Analyzes prospective financial statements and prepares a report for use by the FCO regarding the financial responsibility of a prospective Contractor (financial pre-award survey).
• Analyzes salary and wage data submitted with proposals using pricing indices such as the Consumers Price Index and the Producers Price Index, etc.
• Analyzes delivery delinquencies and performance discrepancies and recommends actions to implement resolution.
• Prepares contract files for closeout, including reviewing files for incomplete deliveries, determining requirements for close out audit, initiate actions for post completion inquiries, completing Government furnished property records, etc.
• Prepares documentation for administrative contract actions, including modifications, exercise of options, etc. presentations/briefings as required and actively participates in meetings and technical reviews.

Job Requirements:
Applicant is required to possess a Bachelor's degree or have successfully completed 24 hours of college level business courses
At least 4 years extensive experience in Federal and/or commercial acquisition procedures
Individual may perform a wide variety of functions encompassing the entire spectrum of the acquisition process and therefore must exercise a high degree of initiative and independent judgment in accomplishing the assigned duties.

Job Criteria:
Start Date:
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Years of Experience Required: 4
Education Required: Bachelors
Overnight Travel:
Vacation Time:

Job Benefits:
Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Other Benefits

Company Profile:
ConceptSolutions is a growing information management and technology consulting company that provides strategic, technical, and problem solving expertise to large and mid-sized businesses and government organizations. ConceptSolutions collaborates with its clients to plan, custom design, and develop effective and secured information systems to help them improve performance, increase productivity, and achieve their business goals.

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Veronica Miro	Company Type: Employer
Company: Concept Solutions

City: Reston
State: Virginia
Zip: 20191

Web Site: http://www.concept-solutions.com/