Contracts Specialist II

Job Description

The Contract Specialist II will support acquisition activities for Air Force Special Access Programs.  Following applicable Federal, Department of Defense, and Air Force acquisition policy, law, regulation, and guidance, the Contract Specialist II assists the Contracting Officer in the acquisition of critically needed national security capabilities by performing contract administration from the description of the requirements to contract delivery and participating in oversight of contract performance. The Contract Specialist II will also be responsible for mentoring and providing a quality review of work products and deliverables of more junior staff. This is an onsite role in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Contracting Officer in planning and managing acquisitions for a variety of products and services for the contracts division
• Provide cradle-to-grave contract support, such as conducting market research, preparing solicitation documentation (pre and post-award), reviewing proposals for compliance, performing cost/price evaluations, assisting with negotiating positions, reviewing, and processing invoices
• Support the integration of acquisition planning, requirements development, and resourcing into executable project plans, synchronized with program objectives and strategic vision
• Ensure consistency across acquisition documentation
• Facilitate program execution and decision-making
• Works with the Contracting Officer in developing acquisition strategies, including determination of contract method/type; performing contract administration, including but not limited to maintaining contract file folders and preparing contract modifications
• Work with the Contracting Officer in the oversight of contract performance
• Assist in communicating project status and issues, and developing acquisition and policy recommendations
• Other duties as assigned

Clearance

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph (CI Poly)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science (BA/BS) degree
• 5+ years of government contracting experience in the private sector or 5+ years as a GS1102-13 Contract Specialist or higher grade  
• Additional education or relevant higher-level certifications may be used instead of experience, contingent upon customer approval
• Experience to include:
• Expertise in managing contract actions from conception to implementation
• Extensive experience in performing source selections, cost or price analysis, negotiations, and preparation of related contract documentation by directives and policies
• 5+ years of relevant DoD/IC or relevant industry work experience with no less than 1-year experience in an SAP and/or SCI environment within the past 5 years
• Proficient in ConWrite (preferred)

• Knowledge of contracting for a variety of products and services for major systems, research, and development (R&D), and/or complex programs using a wide range of contracting methodologies such as negotiated contract and commercial acquisition procedures by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other applicable supplements
• Ability to work under aggressive schedules with demanding performance requirements
• Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS
• Active and valid driver’s license
• The position requires a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief

Hamdan Resources, LLC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/AA), making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship and/or authorization to work within the U.S.is required for most positions.