P osition: Contract Specialist
Type: Full-Time
Location: Fully Remote
Travel: 10%
Position Summary: The Contract Specialist will be responsible for contract administration and compliance while applying in-depth knowledge of government contracting, federal regulations, and industry standards knowledge to proposal pricing and development in response to request for proposal (RFP), RFQs, and task orders.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Administer, negotiate, extend, and close out government contracts, task orders, and modifications
Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and other federal regulations while maintaining contractual records
Review and collaborate with others to respond to RFP/RFQ and other pricing requests.
Advise on strategy, estimating, and compliance throughout the proposal and duration of contract
Assist and develop cost/price proposals compliant with RFP requirements and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
Collaborate Cross-departmental with Business and Development Team
Includes post administrative tasks as assigned
Obtain cost data from subcontractors, vendors, and other suppliers
Perform and document cost/price analyses
Ability to resolve critical issues and ensure compliance with processes and government regulations
Ability to meet tight deadlines
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Possess or have the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
BA or BS degree in preferred fields of (Business, Accounting, Finance, Math, or Economics)
1 - 2 years' DOD experience preferred
1 - 3 years of experience developing cost/price proposals compliant with RFP requirements and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
In depth knowledge of Labor Bids and SCA Rates
In-depth knowledge of Government contracting procedures and Federal regulations.
Flexibility to manage non-standard workweeks to meet deadline requirements.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word
Extensive Microsoft suites skill (Microsoft Excel
Self-motivated to learn new concepts and skills
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, listen, and write. The employee frequently is required to use foot/ankle motions, hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be the best qualified for the position and successfully perform the functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made (if possible) to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
Company Background: Seventh Dimension LLC provides focused customer support in two core competencies Training & Support Services. Since 2015, we have provided customers with flexible, adaptable, and creative approaches to solving complex problems. We are a proven prime contractor that understands future operating environments, fiscal constraints, and current force requirements. We are a SDVOSB in North Carolina with a TS Facility Clearance, Secret storage and a DCAA compliant accounting system.
Disclaimer: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
Seventh Dimension, LLC is a Veteran friendly employer and provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.