Contracting Specialist

UpSlope is seeking a Contracting Specialist to support federal acquisition operations at a Department of the Air Force installation. In this role you will work directly alongside Air Force Contracting Officers at the Acquisition Management Integration Center (AMIC), executing cradle-to-grave contracting support across a diverse portfolio of defense acquisitions. This is an on-site, full-time position requiring an active security clearance.

This position is contingent upon successful contract award.

Responsibilities:

• Support pre-award acquisition activities including market research, acquisition planning, solicitation development, and proposal evaluation support.
• Prepare contract documentation including determinations and justifications, synopses, price negotiation memoranda, and cost/price analyses.
• Execute post-award contract administration including modifications, option exercises, invoice resolution in WAWF, and contract closeout.
• Maintain accurate, complete contract files in accordance with agency filing and documentation standards.
• Collaborate with Contracting Officers, CORs, program managers, and resource advisors to support timely contract execution.
• Provide advisory and analytical support to Government contracting officers and acquisition teams (does not perform inherently governmental functions).

Qualifications:

Required:

• Active Secret clearance required. TS/SCI required for on-site performance and must be obtainable. Personnel may perform duties with Secret clearance while TS/SCI eligibility is being adjudicated, as authorized by the Government.3+ years of experience as a contracting specialist in a federal government organization.
• Bachelor's degree with focus in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Law, Economics, Public Administration, Managerial Administration or related business discipline.
• DAWIA Level II certification, Back to Basics Contracting Professional certification, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and applicable agency supplements, with the ability to apply current policies, updates, and guidance.
• Proficiency in contract writing and filing systems, as well as Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), Contract Closeout Module, SharePoint, and Records Application Management (RMA) or similar federal Government procurement applications.
• Demonstrated experience in simplified acquisition of commercial items, fixed price contracts, contract closeout, and brand name justifications.
• Familiarity with FAR Parts 5, 6, 12, 13, 15, and 19…as applicable to commercial and simplified acquisitions.

Desired:

• Experience supporting Air Force or other DoD contracting offices. Familiarity with AMIC or similar acquisition command environments

Security

• Active Secret clearance required. TS/SCI required for on-site performance and must be obtainable.