Contract Specialist (Mid-Level) (0024) Jobs

0024 - Contract / Purchasing Specialist I (Mid-Level)-This is a contingency position based on award of contract

OCT Consulting is an SBA-certified, 8(a) small business management and technology consulting firm that provides support to Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, and Information Technology.

Responsibilities and Duties

We currently have openings for Purchasing Specialist I with 5-8 years of Contract Specialist (or) Contracting and Procurement (1102) experience. As a purchasing specialist, you will be responsible for conducting cradle-to-grave contracting activities for supplies and services. Your experience can be either as a federal government employee or as a contractor supporting a Federal agency or combination of both. Specific responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Conducts supplier price and cost analysis to address logistics, pricing, leverage, competitive advantage, and other industry factors related to purchase; performs supplier capability assessment, past performance reviews, customer evaluations.
• This is a hybrid position tha
• Evaluate proposals for Technical/Price/Total Cost of Ownership to determine best value based on planned and approved selection criteria
• Drive for Supply Chain Management Savings and documentation
• Plans and conducts negotiations on price, technical requirements, terms, and conditions of the contract; obtains audits and pricing reports where needed to develop negotiation strategy
• Prepares contract solicitations, determines specific contract language, clauses, and best type of contract; evaluates offers and recommends source selections.
• Complies with Postal Service supplier diversity planning and sourcing strategies. Contract administration including period of performance review for multi-year IDIQ contracts/option exercise/DOL Wage Determination adjustments/Delivery Orders for IDIQ contracts
• Prepare contract award recommendation memo and awarding contracts/contract modifications.
• Contract close out process
• Review requirements, prepare sourcing strategy and plan including solicitation criteria, quantities, delivery requirements and industry to be sourced.
• Performs market and industry trend analysis to determine availability of services, supplies, equipment, and products

Requirements

Qualifications

• MS Excel
• MS Word
• Minimum of 5-8 years’ of full-spectrum federal contract experience
• The investigation will involve a credit, fingerprint, and law enforcement agency check
• Must be able to obtain or retain a Public Trust clearance.
• Solicitation Phase activities
• Acquisition certification is preferred (i.e., FAC-C, DAWIA certification, Industry Certification (ICCM-D, ICCM-F), NCMA certifications will also be considered)
• Other Skills
• Must have knowledge of contract support that includes:
• Contract Negotiation
• Closeout Phase activities
• Must be a US Citizen
• MS SharePoint
• MS Outlook
• Bachelor's Degree minimum
• Market Research/Pre-solicitation activities
• Post Award Contract Administration Phase activities

Benefits

Benefits

The position includes competitive compensation and a full suite of benefits:

• Training Benefits
• Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry leading provider with 3% employer matching contributions.
• Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• SALARY: $87,000-$95,000 based on experience, education, etc.

About US

OCT Consulting LLC is a certified SBA 8(a), minority owned, small, disadvantaged business providing professional services and Information technology solutions to the federal government and commercial clients. Founded in 2013, we bring the advantage of agility in operations along with a management team with a track record of leading successful engagements at major federal government agencies.