Contract Specialist

Astrion is looking for a qualified Contract Specialist to support their program in Huntsville, AL

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Supports BMD contracts management and administration functions the US Army Utility Helicopters Project Manager's Office (UH PO).
• Supports acquisition planning and contracts management by providing senior-level expert in the development of contract requirements packages.
• Assists the government in developing contracts solutions relating to complex production, logistics, and technical engineering performance demands, to include identifying cost relationships between those demands and the development of independent government cost estimates for use during contract negotiations.
• Develops courses of action in activities including, but not limited to, the detailed preparation of contracts related program documents for each phase of the Utility Helicopters acquisition life cycle; participation in the development of USG Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE); and, development of contractual Performance Work Statements (PWS) with concurrent Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) deliverable requirements.
• Provides both technical and cost analysis expertise in support of UHPO proposal evaluation activities.
• Supports post-contract award activities consist of daily contract management/administration to include assisting with deliverables tracking change proposals, modifications, and close outs.
• Participates in meetings, to include facilitating integrated process team (IPT) meetings through leadership as required in supporting Integrated Product Teams as a subject matter expert keeping minutes and maintaining actions items.
• Represents UH PO in meetings with other organizations to include contractors, Army Contracting Command, and other government and military organizations.
• Review and submit for final approval to the Contracting Officer's Representative contract requirement packages (CRP).

Requirements:

• Must have an active and transferable DoD security clearance with current investigation at the required level. Must be able to maintain the required clearance.
• Must have a BA/BS Degree.
• Minimum of 8 years of related experience.
• Technical and cost analysis expertise coupled with contracts management and administration functions.
• Knowledge of contracts related program documents for each phase of the acquisition life cycle such as, USG Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), review and development of contractual Performance Work Statements (PWS), and confirm concurrent Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) deliverable requirements.
• In depth knowledge of the DOD 5000.02, FAR, DFAR, AFAR, and all other applicable procurement rules, regulations, and policies.