- Location
- Arlington, VA · Virginia, United States
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Contract
- Department
- DEA
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Source
- Greenhouse
Description
XLA is looking for a Contract Support Specialist to support a federal agency in Arlington, VA. This position is onsite position Monday-Friday.
Candidates must be local to the Arlington, VA area to be considered.
Salary: $80,000
General Experience:
Must possess in-depth knowledge of Federal Contracting such as FAR and other regulations. Hands on experience that demonstrates expertise in contracting and procurement. Experience in establishing and implementing U.S. Government acquisition programs and policies.
1. A minimum of 5 years of experience in the field of Contracting and procurement and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of formal education and experience (7 years of directly related experience will substitute for education).
2. Proficient knowledge of Federal Contracting such as FAR and other regulations.
3. Hands-on experience that demonstrates proficient expertise in one or more functional areas related to contracting and procurement.
4. Experience in establishing and implementing complex U.S. Government acquisition programs and policies.
5. Professional training and certifications.
6. Excellent written and oral communications skills.
7 Functional Responsibilities: Review Request for Contract packages, solicitations and contract files. Conduct Market Research. Review Cost/Price proposals and/or quotes. Prepare reports, document findings and other supporting
documentation. Processes orders and contract modifications. Maintains official documentation in files in accordance with the FAR and office procedures. Handles actions related to pre- and post-award. Prepares required correspondence.
Updates systems as required by the FAR and office procedures. Reviews documents and provides feedback as necessary.
DUTIES:
1. Process Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act requests and/or Congressional Inquiries.
2. Establish and maintain data for assigned work, including logbooks and automated systems for internal/external reporting.
3. Prepares purchase orders and/or maintains official documentation in files.
4. Oversee retention of records by contractors to meet records review requirements of the Government.
5. Handle actions related to pre- and post-award.
6. Prepare correspondence.
7. Ensure proper storage, handling, and disposal of files.
8. Review documents and provide feedback as necessary.
Minimum Education/Certification/Experience: Must have bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years’ experience in
the field of Contracting and procurement or equivalent combination of formal education and experience (7 years of
directly related experience will substitute for education). FAC-C or DAWIA Certification in Contracting strongly
preferred.
EEO Statement
XLA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting equality and integrity in the workplace, professional development and education, and an entrepreneurial atmosphere.
We encourage qualified individuals with disabilities to apply. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our HR team by phone at 703-584-8317 or via email at [email protected]. For persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, or deaf-disabled, XLA will provide an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter where needed as a reasonable accommodation for the hiring processes.
We are proud to be an EEO/VETERAN EMPLOYER.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against for self-identifying with either category
