Contract Specialist - DLS Engineering

Contract Specialist

Looking for a Contract Specialist to join our team for a full-time position in the National Capital Region to support the Defense Health Agency. This position requires on-site performance in Silver Spring, MD 3 days a week.

A Day in the Life:

• Assist in drafting and developing Statements of Work (SOW), Statements of Objectives, Performance Work Statements and Performance-Based SOWs
• Communicate/Interact with Contracting Officer Representatives (COR) on a daily basis, and having knowledge of COR functions
• Monitor and process Procurement Requests
• Support the development of acquisition strategies and plans
• Assist developing Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs)
• Assist in preparing and drafting Market Research documentation
• Assist in the preparation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Administrative Policies in acquisition support.
• Participate in reporting and analysis activities in support of project management and quarterly review.

When I read the below it sounds like me:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and minimum of 5 years of experience or 9 years of experience in lieu of degree
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated success as a highly organized self-starter, with attention to detail, multitasking various priorities under deadline, and experience in a team environment.
• Demonstrated willingness to undertake new projects and ability to learn new systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to pass a government background check
• Must be a US Citizen

Other information:

• We offer a competitive salary and benefit package, including life, health and disability insurance and excellent 401k program with a generous leave package
• If accommodation is needed with the application and/or interview process for applicants with disabilities, please contact the Human Resources Manager at 757-494-5151
• DLS is an E-Verify company
• DLS is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, religion, sex (pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity), national origin, or disability. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you believe you have been discriminated against, please contact Barbara Ellison. You also have the right to file a charge of discrimination with the equal employment opportunity commission.
• A background investigation will be completed before employment