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

Position Title: Contracts Specialist, Senior Level II
Clearance Level: Secret
Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD

Education Requirement:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, or a related field preferred.
• Four (4) additional years of related experience will substitute for a bachelor’s degree.

Certifications (Preferred):

• CFCM (Certified Federal Contracts Manager), CPCM (Certified Professional Contracts Manager), or CCCM (Certified Commercial Contracts Manager) certifications preferred.
• DAWIA (Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act) or FAC-C (Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting) Level II or III preferred.

Experience Requirement:

• A minimum of twelve (12) years of related experience in supporting contract formation and procurement documentation development.

Relevant Experience:
Experience must include, but is not limited to, the following:

• Service Contract Act Requests
• Performance Work Statements (PWSs)
• Statements of Work (SOWs)
• Statements of Objectives (SOOs)
• Labor Category Descriptions
• Justification and Approval (J&A) Documents
• Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASPs)
• Acquisition Plans (APs)
• Acquisition Strategies (ASs)

Special Requirement:

• Experience must be with a DoD Program Executive Office (PEO), Project Manager (O6 PM), or Product Manager (O5 PdM) to be considered applicable to this requirement.

Job Description:
The Contracts Specialist, Senior Level II will be responsible for preparing acquisition documents that reflect technical and operational requirements for Government approval. The role includes but is not limited to:

• Drafting and reviewing Service Contract Act Requests, PWSs, SOWs, SOOs, labor category descriptions, J&A documents, IGCEs, QASPs, APs, and ASs.
• Preparing limited competition memos, including the use of non-DoD contract vehicles and sole source justifications.
• Providing input into the proposal evaluation process.
• Supporting Program Management (PM) in post-award activities by preparing monthly status updates, tracking funds expended-to-date, and conducting variance analyses to identify significant issues that require Government action.
• Facilitating the processing of contract invoices through Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).
• Entering and reviewing data in the portfolio management database and generating validated reports.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Providing a variety of acquisition support, including research of contract types, program planning, tracking milestones, and assisting lower-level Acquisition Specialists.
• Offering guidance on Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other relevant policies and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the preparation and review of acquisition documentation for Government approval.
• Assist in post-award contract management by preparing status updates and financial tracking.
• Process contract invoices through WAWF.
• Validate and correct data in portfolio management systems to ensure report accuracy.
• Provide support for contracting research and guidance.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.
• In-depth knowledge of DoD procurement processes and related documentation.

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.