Sr. Contract Administrator Site Lead (Tucson, Az)

The position of Contract Administrator shall perform all actions in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), the Department of the Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DAFFARS) and all other applicable regulations, instructions and policies. They will perform all pre-award procurement functions including, but not necessarily limited to; market research, drafting contractual documents such as SOW, PWS and related documentation utilizing the current 355 CONS contract writing system (currently CON- IT); coordinating with requiring activities, industry, and other stakeholders; and completing contractual files. The candidate shall perform all post-award procurement functions including, but not necessarily limited to, drafting modifications, coordinating with COR regarding Contractor performance and contract close-out.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 10 Years of contracting experience within a Federal Government Agency; with preferred experience in Department of Air Force contracting
• Experience must include at least 3 years at base level support; purchasing commercial supplies and services and minor construction.
•  Preferred experience in construction contracting.
• DAWIA Contracting Professional or FAC-C Professional or equivalent.
• Bachelors degree in any field

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

In addition to the experience and educational requirements described, the senior contract administrator shall clearly possess the following knowledge and skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive research and analysis of technical and cost or pricing data.
• Ability to read and interpret acquisition policy, regulations, and directives.
• Ability to provide clear leadership, technical direction, and guidance to all lower level contractor acquisition personnel.

ANTICIPATED DUTIES/TASKS:

• Safeguard all information in accordance with FAR 3.104.
• Assist in development and execution of approved acquisition strategies.
• Assist in preparation of file documentation applicable to competitive and non- competitive procurements for Contracting Officer (CO) review and approval.
•  Provide advice, recommendations, research, and analysis to support Contracting Officer decisions regarding contractual issues.
• Prepare electronic synopsis announcements for issuance by the CO.
• Assist in preparation of task orders and modifications, as well as solicitations and amendments to solicitations for approval and issuance by the CO.
•  Assist in preparation of source selection material and subsequent reports.
• Assist in development of evaluation criteria, track pre-award task order milestones and status, source selection plans, and award fee plans.
• Assist source selection teams in evaluation of proposals IAW FAR Part 15 and applicable supplements and AF Guidance.
•  Assist in the preparation of draft briefings, correspondence, agency reports and draft legal documents.
• Construct agency reports and draft other legal correspondence/documents in response to protest actions or other claims against the agency.
•  Enter, review and update contractual documentation in the contract writing system(s) and any specialized database(s).
• Support meetings, conferences and site visits as required.
•  Assist in preparation of spreadsheets of Contractor proposal and perform other analysis to support technical and price/cost evaluations of Contractor proposals.
• Track milestones.
• Assist in closeout of contracts, task orders, delivery orders, and BPA Calls.
• Review, accomplish research, draft proposed responses and make copies in support of a variety of taskings to include Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, Agency Reports and other responses to Inspector General/General Accounting Office (IG/GAO) requests, Congressional Inquiries and other inquiries.
• Provide general administrative support to Contract Negotiators/Contracting Officers to include file preparation for new awards and modifications, drafting required documents to accomplish proper contract administration, response to management queries, and making copies of documents, as needed.
• Assist in distribution of contractual documents.
• Coordinate with the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) or other paying activities to ensure timely payment of vouchers and obligation/de-obligation of funds. When a modification must be issued to obligate funds and/or de-obligate funds, the contractor shall provide recommendations to the Contracting Officer.
•  Access, populate, and analyze information in databases per local guidance. 
• Assist in preparation for discussions/communications with offerors.
• Operate as Designated Site LEAD

 

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, paid time off, paid holidays, flexible spending account, health savings account, health advocates,  employee assistance program, tuition assistance program, 401k Plan ,as well as a fun and enthusiastic work environment that promotes a work/life balance! 

To Apply:
VCI offers a team-oriented work environment and a competitive compensation and employee benefits package. If you have a commitment to excellence and want to join our team of top caliber professionals, we invite you to submit your resume electronically.

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