Assistant Contractor Jobs in Silver Spring, MD (NOW HIRING)

Procurement Specialist III WHO WE AREPACE LLC is a government contracting firm based in the Washington, DC area. We are dedicated to providing first-class professional support, leadership, and performance to meet the goals and objectives of our clients.THE POSITIONPACE LLC is currently seeking a Procurement Specialist III for a full-time position in the DMV area. The Procurement Specialist III will provide a full range of procurement and contracting services in support of the customer's acquisition activities. This position supports the PACE LLC government contracting client, which is a United States federal agency.DUTIESPre-Award Acquisition Support: Review acquisition packages for assigned requirements to provide recommendations for FAR-based acquisitions.Provide support in preparing market research, IGCE, and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP);Provide recommendations for FAR-based acquisition strategy for procuring required supplies or services by performing market analysis.Provide support in preparing pre-award file documents for review and approvalAward Support: Perform administrative reviews of proposals and quotes.Perform cost and price analysis.Assist in the preparation of award documents such as Price Reasonable and Basis of Award memorandums.Post-Award Acquisition Support: Prepare contract modifications such as administrative, options exercise, and supplemental agreements for review and approvalPrepare supporting documentation such as memorandum for records, options exercise determination.Ensure all modification award files are complete and final documents are uploaded.Assist in resolving invoice payment issues in WAWF/DFAS in collaboration with assigned CORs.Assist by creating new contract file records to include uploading contract related documents.Assist Contracting Officers with the COR appointment processAssist Contracting Officers and Contract Specialist with locating the necessary documents to respond to FOIA requests.Assist Contracting Officers and Contract Specialists as neededSKILLSMinimum 5 years of demonstrated experience as a Procurement Specialist, Contracting Specialist or Contracts Manager. Experience supporting cost and price analysis, cost-reimbursement utilizing costing and pricing skills.Recent experience with contract modification utilizing contract writing software, such as PD2, SPS, Prism, ConWrite, Enterprise Contract Writing Module (ECWM), CON-IT.Experience as a Procurement Specialist supporting the Federal Government required.Experience with research and development (R&D) and scientific and technology (S&T) acquisition and construction contracting.Public Trust level clearance is required.EXPERIENCEPD2 (Procurement Desktop Defense), Standard Procurement System (SPS) contracting writing systemEnterprise Contract Writing Module (ECWM) and CON-IT (Contracting Information Technology)WAWF, Contract Closeout Module, SharePoint, RMA or similar federal procurement applications.Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) or Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)CERTIFICATIONS: DAWIA or FAC-C Level II/III (Contracting); CFCM; or CPCMEDUCATIONMaster's degree or Bachelor's degree with additional 5 years of experience.LOCATIONAlexandria, VA (hybrid- in office 1-2 days per week, subject to change)THE PERKSPACE culture supports a strong work life balance and offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include healthcare (medical, dental, vision and disability) and 401k program where employees are fully vested in their own contributions, as well as the employer-provided match, from their first day of contribution.THE COMPANYPACE offers a realm of quality and excellence that rises above their competitors. We are the champions and trusted advisors of government & industry leaders. We are the value-proposition you seek to enhance your PACE of excellence! PACE LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and it is our policy to consider all applicants for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. EOE/M/F/D/V