Principle Contracts Specialist - NGA

Principal Contracts Specialist | Onsite in Reston, VA | 180k - 190k/yr

Job Description

Develop and implement NGA acquisition policies utilizing Department of Defense (DoD) contracting authority. Support effective and responsible contracting by providing comprehensive contracting support to NGA stakeholders and necessary administrative support services. Serve as acquisition business advisors to OCS leadership, contracting officers/specialists, program managers, and other stakeholders. Craft efficient and effective acquisition strategies in partnership with NGA offices. Train, mentor, and coach in Contracting and Acquisition policy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement NGA acquisition policies utilizing DoD contracting authority.
• Provide cradle-to-grave contracting support to NGA stakeholders.
• Serve as acquisition business advisors to OCS leadership, contracting officers/specialists, program managers, and other stakeholders.
• Craft efficient and effective acquisition strategies in partnership with NGA offices.
• Train, mentor, and coach in Contracting and Acquisition policy.

Essential Skills

• 10+ years of experience as a Contract Specialist or Contract Officer (4 years specifically in the policy area).
• Proven experience and expertise in all facets of the acquisition process including sole source, competitive procurements, acquisition planning, agile acquisition policies and procedures, cost/price analysis, and contract management/administration.
• Proven ability to assist with strategic-level issues, agile acquisition policies and procedures, acquisition planning, formulating negotiation strategies, analyzing cost and price data, developing negotiation objectives, and negotiating various contract types.
• Significant experience in major system acquisition, service contracting, research and development, federal supply schedules, OTAs, and Grants.
• Expert knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DoD Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
• Proficiency in using contract writing and administration tools to perform Funding MODs, Admin MODs, and Change Orders.
• DAWIA II and/or FAC-C II certification.
• FAR Part 15 experience.