We are seeking two Senior Procurement Support Specialists in support of the Department of Energy.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overall business analysis recommendations and reports for this project.
  • Planning and developing solicitation and funding opportunity announcement (FOA) requirements.
  • Determining reasonableness of costs or prices offered.
  • Performing contract administration.
  • Performing market analysis to determine availability of the requirement or offerors.
  • Resolving specification problems which limit competition among contractors.
  • Performing financial assistance administration.
• Ensure reports and deliverables meet expectations and are of outstanding quality, to interface with senior Department of Energy and contractor managers.
• Provide expert contracting consultation and program analytical activities.
• Review project execution regularly (at least quarterly) to ensure contractual and financial objectives of OHPS support service contractors are completed.

• 7+ years of federal government contracting experience.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in the appropriate disciplines, or equivalent with 7 to 10 years of specialized experience. Education can be substituted with proven 7+ years of specialized experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in contract life cycle support ranging from day-to-day administration to program assistance and acquisition planning, and performance metrics.
• Demonstrated expert knowledge in contract management, and/or project support management.
• Demonstrated experience in managing level of effort, support services contracts, and coordination of technical and business management between organizational entities.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of contracting techniques including management principles ranging from conceptualizing, planning, design, project development, and understanding of cost, scheduling, and control measures.
• Experience reviewing proposed subcontractor plans.
• Knowledge of cost and price analysis techniques to perform a variety of computations relative to labor and other direct costs, indirect costs, specification requirements and charges for preparation and dissemination of contract deliverables to determine the best value for the Government.
• Knowledge of negotiation techniques and skill in devising negotiation strategies to deal with contractors in resolving such problems as reducing costs, adjusting delivery schedules, and negotiating in sole source environments.
• The position requires an individual with demonstrated evidence of use of excellent oral and written communications skills, as well as proven ability to meet deadlines and perform under pressure in an uncertain environment.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with generous company match and immediate vesting
• PTO and 11 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accident and Critical Care insurance options

• Day off to celebrate your birthday
• Day off on your company anniversary date
• Day off to volunteer for the community service project of your choice
• A Bonus Plan that allows each member to financially benefit from company, team, and individual success. You are in full control of the bonuses you receive - ask us how!
• A peer-to-peer recognition platform that allows members to recognize each other's accomplishments and contributions.
• Professional development opportunities including Consulting Skills training and Federal Acquisition training, as well as resources to assist with family life and mental wellbeing.