Candidates must have an active Secret clearance and verify, before applying, that you meet the minimum requirements of the position.

Position Title: Contracts Specialist, Journeyman Level I
Clearance Level: Secret
Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD
Education Requirement:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, or a related field preferred.

Experience Requirement:

• None required.

Job Description:
The Contracts Specialist, Journeyman Level I, will assist in the preparation and review of acquisition documents for Government approval. Responsibilities include drafting and reviewing documents such as:

• Service Contract Approvals (SCAs)
• Performance Work Statements (PWSs)
• Statements of Work (SOWs)
• Statements of Objective (SOOs)
• Labor Category Descriptions
• Justification and Approval Documents (J&As)
• Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs)
• Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASPs)
• Acquisition Plans (APs)
• Acquisition Strategies (ASs)
• Limited competition memos (e.g., use of non-DoD contract vehicles)
• Sole Source Justifications

The position requires participation in the proposal evaluation process and providing post-award support to Program Management (PM) by preparing monthly status updates, tracking funds expended, and conducting variance analyses. These analyses will identify significant issues that require Government action.

Additional duties include facilitating the processing of contract invoices through Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), entering data into the portfolio management database, reviewing it for accuracy, and generating validated reports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of acquisition documents reflecting technical and operational requirements.
• Support the proposal evaluation process.
• Post-award contract management, including tracking project status and funds.
• Invoice processing using WAWF.
• Data entry and validation in portfolio management databases, providing accurate reports.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of government acquisition processes and contract documentation is a plus.

Work Schedule:

• Full-time position with a standard 40-hour workweek.

JANUS strives to provide opportunities for career growth through training and development. We also offer an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products. As part of a total rewards program, employees can benefit from our referral bonus program, and other various employee awards. JANUS Research Group takes pride in our benefit package and rewards program which has earned us the certification of a Great Place to Work™

JANUS Research Group provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you request to express interest in a position by e-mailing: Alisha Pollard, Director of Human Resources at alisha.pollard@janusresearch.com or calling (706) 364-9100. Please state your request for assistance in your message. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a specific position within JANUS Research Group will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with JANUS Research Group.

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JANUS Research Group is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. It is company policy to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practice without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or disability.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.