JFC-24-00001183
place Washington, DC 20006
settings No Category
work_outlineFull-Time
security Unknown
schedule Posted January 8, 2025
Job Description
Jefferson Consulting Group is seeking SENIOR CONTRACT SPECIALIST to support DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
This role will be Remote.
The annual salary range for this position is $95,000.00-$125,000.00. The annual salary range is negotiable. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
At Jefferson, we are not just building a team; we are cultivating a community of exceptional individuals driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. Joining the Jefferson team means stepping into an environment that values collaboration, encourages creative thinking, and celebrates individual strengths. Here, you'll find a vibrant culture that fosters sharing and connectedness where careers are nurtured, exciting and meaningful work is encouraged, and continuous learning from the smartest people in the industry.
Our commitment to unlocking your potential goes beyond conventional career paths, offering a dynamic and supportive space where your ideas are not just heard but valued. Join us at Jefferson Consulting Group, where your career becomes a journey of continuous advancement, and your talents find the platform they deserve.
Responsibilities
- Reviews procurement requests to ensure all required documents have been included and fully understands all documents submitted as part of the requests.
- Works with FMCSA Contracting Officer, Contract Specialist and Program Office personnel in developing sound acquisition plans.
- Drafts pre-award documents (e.g., synopsis, solicitations, Determinations and Findings, negotiation and award summaries and other supporting documentation).
- Assists FMCSA Contracting Officer, Contract Specialist and Program Office Personnel in developing sound technical and cost evaluation plans.
- Assists in conducting and documenting reviews of price/cost proposals.
- Provides advice to program office personnel on how to conduct and document technical and cost evaluation of proposals.
- Reviews technical evaluation reports. Based upon results of cost and technical proposal reviews, recommends to the FMCSA Contracting Officer and/or Contract Specialist how to proceed with the contract action.
- Prepares award documents in "FINAL FORM".
- Performs all post-award duties.
- Help ensure all applicable reporting requirements are fulfilled in a timely manner. These include:
- FMCSA OAM's Procurement Request Tracker (a SharePoint-based database) and Workload Reporting has timely and accurate information at all times.
- Actions are processed in PRISM in a timely manner.
- Ensure information provided in FPDS-NG and USASPENDING is accurate and current.
- All ad hoc reporting requirements are completed correctly and within established timeframes.
- Helps ensure compliance with all administrative, safety, and security requirements established by FMCSA (e.g., FMCSA OAM Policy Memos, FMCSA Orders, etc.), the U.S. Department of Transportation (e.g., the Transportation Acquisition Regulation, Transportation Acquisition Manual, other DOT orders, regulations and procedures) and the federal government (e.g., FAR, various OMB and CFR Circulars and regulations applying to assistance agreements).
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- 10+ years cradle-to-grave knowledge of, and experience with, all contract types to include those considered "high-risk" (e.g., Cost-Reimbursement, Time and Materials, LH).
- Experience in processing Inter/Intra-Agency Agreements; Task Orders, Delivery Orders and modifications.
- Experience in acquiring goods and services from General Services Administration (GSA) Schedules.
- Experience with drafting procurement documents tailored to unique procurement actions.
- Exceptional communication and analytical skills and may be required to participate in briefings to high-level DOT officials.
- Exhibits sound business judgement when advising on procurement decisions.
- Ability to research and cite applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures to support procurement-related recommendations and decisions.
- Established record of working well in a high-pressure, high volume procurement office.
- Proactive in recognizing potential problem areas and addressing those problems.
Benefit Overview
- Health Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision
- Retirement Plan Match
- Competitive Annual Leave Package
- Education Reimbursement
- Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Cafeteria Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Domestic and Global Health Insurance
- Floating Holidays
- Wellness Program
About Us
Jefferson Consulting Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, genetic data, veteran status, or any category protected by law.
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Jefferson Consulting Group is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, JCG will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Department at via email:
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