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CDM Innovations LLC
MacDill, AFB, FL
Full Time
Clearance: Secret

CDM has an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Acquisition Analyst in support of Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics’ (SOF AT&L). SOF ATL accepts and manages risk, takes personal initiative, and ensures results for the Nation’s warriors. SOF ATL proves its worth to the fight in every action, every strike, and every operation. SOF ATL executes with a sense of urgency and purpose in support of SOF operations every day.

This is a full-time opportunity in Tampa, FL.

Independently and proficiently conducts appropriate research using acquisition resources (e.g., FAR, DFARS, SOFARS, and other regulatory guidance) to provide informed guidance and applicable courses of action (COAs) to a wide range of customers.

Independently prepares pre-solicitation documentation to include, but not limited to: Determinations and Findings (D&F) and Small Business coordination (DD Form 2579).

Staff pre-solicitation documentation for appropriate review and approvals, and posts applicable notices as required.

Independently prepares solicitations and amendments in Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2) (or relevant contract writing system) for Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) review and approval; staffs all solicitation/amendment documentation for appropriate review/approvals and posts notices as required.

Conducts price and cost analysis; uses a variety of techniques (including coordination with DCAA and/or DCMA as necessary) to determine fair and reasonable prices.

Independently reviews evaluation input from a variety of sources (e.g., technical program office and DCAA personnel), provides necessary feedback, and prepares negotiation positions (e.g., PNM and BCM) for PCO review and approval.

Independently prepares contract awards/agreements and amendments in PD2 (or relevant writing system) for PCO review and approval; staffs all award/amendment documentation for appropriate review/approvals and posts notices as required.

Independently prepares post-award documentation to include, but not be limited to, contract modifications and memorandums for the record.

Independently and proficiently conducts all contract administration functions retained by USSOCOM.

Establishes and maintains quality contract files that are auditable, repeatable, and defensible.

Actively participates in IPTs and guides and assists team members, technical program personnel, sales representatives, local suppliers, and/or contractors on acquisition and business-related issues in a professional manner.

Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Clearance: Must possess and maintain a Secret clearance.
Certifications: DAWIA Practitioner Level II (or DAWIA Level II equivalency) in Contracting

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in business or a business-related field preferred.

Years of Experience: Minimum of 10 years of DoD contracting experience to include:

5 years of experience in DoD acquisition contract execution

Working knowledge of PD2, PIEE and/or other relevant contract writing systems (e.g., CON-IT/ECWMS).

Knowledge of price/cost analysis sufficient to determine price reasonableness and support negotiation positions.

Knowledge of funding rules associated with the obligation of multiple types of appropriations.

Knowledge of contracting negotiation, administration, and termination principles applicable to a variety of contract types.

Knowledge of contract types (e.g., fixed-price, cost reimbursement) and required clauses/special provisions.

Knowledge of pre- and post-award procedures sufficient to award and administer firm fixed-price, cost, IDIQ, or other contracts of similar complexity.

Knowledge of acquisition laws, policies, and regulations, including FAR, DFARS, and SOFARS.

Certifications:DAWIA Advanced (formerly Level III) in Contracting or a Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Level 3

Education and Experience:
Master's degree in Business or Acquisition and 8 years of contracts management experience in support of a DoD acquisition agency

Weapon system support experience (i.e., contracting with PROC and R&D funding)

Experience with OTAs, in addition to traditional (FAR/DFARS) contracting methods.

Experience with contracting support to SOF organizations and operations

Experience as a former Warranted Contracting Officer

Experience as a Supervisory Contract Specialist

Location: MacDill AFB, FL
On-Site/Hybrid/Remote: On-Site
Travel: 10%