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The Procurement Specialist lll (PS lll) serves in a senior contractor-support role, providing comprehensive acquisition support to the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC). PS III supports the planning, development, and implementation of acquisition strategies and serves as a subject matter expert in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Commerce Acquisition Regulations (CAR), applicable policies, procedures, and federal procurement practices.

The position supports the full acquisition lifecycle, including acquisition planning, market research, solicitation development, evaluation of quotations and proposals, generate award documentation, contract administration, modifications, option exercises, and closeout. The PS III coordinates with Contracting Officers, program offices, contractors, and other stakeholders to address contractual and compliance matters while recognizing that contractual authority remains with the warranted Contracting Officer.

The PS III is expected to independently manage complex acquisition-support assignments, exercise sound professional judgment, provide recommendations to Government personnel, and maintain complete contract documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Recommend resolution of issues related to non-compliance.
• Conduct source selection.
• Make contract awards, notify and debrief unsuccessful offerors.
• Prepare and process task and call orders against strategic sourcing vehicles and Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for Contracting Officer review and execution.
• Assist program offices with reviewing and refining statements of work, performance work statements, statements of objectives, and specifications.
• Prepare, develop, and process contract modifications for Contracting Officer review and execution.
• Evaluate quotations and proposals and prepare supporting acquisition documentation and recommendations.
• Support source selection activities, including proposal evaluation, documentation, and development of award recommendations.
• Prepare contract award documentation for Contracting Officer review and execution and support unsuccessful-offeror notifications and debriefings.
• Post solicitations, RFQs, RFIs, RFPs, amendments, notices, and other authorized acquisition documentation using Government procurement systems.
• Utilize federal acquisition systems and platforms, including SAM.gov, GSA eBuy, NASA SEWP, and other authorized contract vehicles and electronic procurement systems.
• Assist with Contract Audits.
• Perform other related duties needed to achieve customer mission success including but not limited to guiding and mentoring junior acquisitions team members to improve client delivery and professional development of our workforce.

Requirements:

• BA/BS degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience

Qualifications:

• Experience in preparing grants, cooperative agreements, and inter-agency agreements (IAA)
• Strong knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), small business and socioeconomic contracting programs, and applicable federal procurement policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of contracting methodologies, including strategic sourcing, Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, and task/delivery order contracting.
• Experience with federal acquisition systems and procurement platforms; knowledge of Comprizon and/or PRISM is preferred.
• Strong analytical, research, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience providing guidance, coaching, or mentoring to team members is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with Contracting Officers, program offices, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Security Clearance: Public Trust/Background Investigation Tier 1

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Do you want to be a part of a winning and growing TEAM? As a company in business for more than 20 years, ERIMAX prides itself in doing work that makes the biggest difference. This means applying the best talent and technology to solve our clients’ most complex problems. ERIMAX, Inc. is looking for highly motivated team players to join our growing company. Our dynamic portfolio continues to expand and we are currently seeking individuals with a passion for service and a can-do attitude to join our team.

At ERIMAX, Inc. we foster a culture of engagement, collaboration, and achievement. We consistently build upon the best ideas and solutions, no matter where they come from because we believe that how we achieve our client’s mission is just as important as the mission itself.

As a member of our team, you’ll work as part of our Delivery team on a Federal Government client site, working with colleagues who help foster and develop your talent. ERIMAX places a major focus on professional development – apprenticeship on the project, detailed onboarding, and skills development through training and coaching. We know that when we work together and hold our values close, we make our organization stronger with the end result delivering success for our clients.

ERIMAX is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.