Job Description

Contract Specialist (100% virtual)

Job Category: Consulting

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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What You’ll Get to Do:

The Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Acquisition Services Management (ASM) Division is looking for experienced and highly motivated individuals to help lead the delivery of services within ASM. The LANL is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. You will directly support the LANL mission to solve national security challenges through scientific excellence. As a Contract Specialist supporting the ASM Division you will provide resolutions to an assortment of problems of moderately complex scope and will contribute to the fulfillment of projects and organizational objectives.

More About the Role:

As a Contract Specialist you will:

• Perform subcontract awards and administration;
• Work all aspects of implementing compliant procurements in accordance with the Laboratory’s approved procurement system;
• Execute formation, bid, evaluation, award, administration, and closeout of various types of large, highly complex purchase orders/subcontracts for goods and/or services;
• Anticipate and resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways;
• Participate in long-term planning activities with functional organizations involving multiple procurements requiring knowledge of acquisition strategies, procurement staffing capabilities and lead time requirements;
• Effectively work with Legal Counsel in the prevention and resolution of subcontract issues and disputes formation, bid, evaluation, award, and administration of various types of purchase orders/subcontracts for goods and/or services;
• Development of solicitations;
• Negotiate, award, manage and administer purchase orders/subcontracts;
• Interface with functional units, customers, auditors, and subcontractors;
• Provide purchase orders/subcontract interpretations and assist with financial, legal or technical issues, as required.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution and five (5) to twelve (12) years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• DAWIA certification in contracting or FAC-C;
• Demonstrated experience in administration of large, small, and moderate size procurements;
• Working knowledge of change management procedures pertaining to requests for proposals (RFPs) and modifications to purchase orders/subcontracts, and dispute resolution;
• Familiarity with the Department of Labor Requirements for the Service Contract Act;
• Demonstrated experience in commercial and/or government subcontracting;
• Demonstrated experience in the formation, negotiation, award, and administration of all types of purchase orders/subcontracts within a multi-functional environment;
• Demonstrated experience in developing and negotiating a variety of subcontract types, fee arrangements, terms, and conditions;
• Demonstrated ability to interface with individual customers representing one or more affected organizations;
• Ability to effectively communicate in both an oral and written manner with both internal and external customers of varying professional level; and Ability to work in a fast paced, ever changing environment with numerous deadlines and expectations.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Construction contract administration experience;
• Demonstrated experience with eSourcing/eAuctions preparatory to the execution of procurements;
• Demonstrated experience with SAP Ariba or other automated purchasing systems;
• Broad understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations and their application; and
• Recent hands-on experience in Federal Subcontract management.

**This position is in support of future opportunities. As we get closer to filling this position, we will be contacting qualified candidates. If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted directly by a recruiter.

What We Can Offer You:

- We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.

- Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

- We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.

- We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.

- For over 55 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

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What You Can Expect:

 

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI takes pride in fostering a diverse and accessible culture where every individual feels supported to chart their own path. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$74,600-$156,700

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

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