Journeyman Contracts Support Specialist

<p>Remote Opportunity -- (US Citizenship required to obtain security clearance.)</p> <p>Teracore is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) classified management consulting and information technology services firm. We are committed to creating and maintaining a corporate environment and culture that promotes long-term employment. Diverse talents help us to achieve the missions and objectives of our customers. We hope we can partner together to achieve those goals.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Project Background:</strong></span></p> <p>Regional Procurement Office West (RPOW) Acquisition Support provides acquisition services to seven contracting offices within the Department of Veterans Affairs.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Position Description</strong></span>:</p> <p>The services include but are not limited to the following: “cradle-to-grave” acquisition functions including pre-award functions, post-award functions, price &amp; cost analysis, preparation of award documents and supporting documentation, contract administration, and other related non inherently governmental functions.</p> <p>&nbsp;<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Tasks/Responsibilities:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Develop, negotiate, award and administer all contract types with limited supervision</li> <li>Perform “cradle to grave” acquisition functions (i.e. from pre-award to post-award, to the final contract termination/close out)</li> <li>Review procurement requests to ensure compliance with procedures and regulations and sufficiency of technical specifications or purchase description and supporting information</li> <li>Determine the suitability of set-asides (e.g., small business, and small and disadvantaged business, labor surplus) in accordance with applicable laws</li> <li>Review justifications for other than full and open competition and make recommendations on approval/disapproval, develop solicitation documents and other contractual documentation (i.e. D&amp;F’s, justifications, solicitation amendments, supporting memoranda)</li> <li>Review bids or proposals for compliance to solicitation and determine contractor responsibility</li> <li>Make competitive range determinations</li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Required Skills:</strong></span></p> <ol> <li>Bachelor’s Degree</li> <li>Minimum of four (4) years’ relevant experience in Federal contracting</li> <li>Documented experience of pre- and post-award acquisitions processes with minimal assistance or training</li> <li>Excellent writing skills and ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing</li> <li>Familiar with FAR and VAAR based procurements</li> </ol> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Desired Skills:</strong></span></p> <ol> <li>Strong communication skills (i.e. ability to speak clearly and succinctly to matters pertaining to the work being performed); particularly with Federal staff and Contracting personnel</li> <li>Ability to work in a team environment as well as take on individual projects</li> <li>Multi-tasking and reasoning skills to delegate and prioritize workload</li> <li>FAC-C or DAU acquisition course completion</li> </ol> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>At Teracore, we support, depend and thrive on differences for the benefit of our associates and customers. Teracore is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based solely on a person's merit and professional qualifications directly related to job competence.&nbsp;</p>