Strategic Analysis, Inc. (SA) is seeking Jr. Contract Specialist to join our team supporting DoD's premier research agency, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), whose mission is to make pivotal investments in breakthrough technologies for national security.
SA is currently accepting applications for the position of Jr. Contract Specialist assigned to DARPA's Contract Management Office (CMO). CMO’s role is to serve as DARPA’s acquisition advisor and make awards in select, critical technology areas.

Pre-award Support

• As a Jr. Contract Specialist supporting CMO, you will be part of a team focused on providing innovative acquisition and business solutions to meet DARPA's goal of advancing breakthrough technologies for national security.
• Assist the Contracting Officer in the organization, management and administration of a complexity of contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, task orders, delivery orders, and other contractual documents and special projects as required prior to and during negotiations. This assistance shall consist of, but not limited to, analysis, data collection, and drafting records; develop Government prices and terms for analysis; post synopsis and award announcements on Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) and Federal Grants websites; coordinate, assemble, and update electronic and hard copy solicitation, contract and contract related files; and analyze elements of cost in proposals.
• When required, coordinate and clarify all elements of cost with either the Offeror, Defense Contract Management Agency, or Defense Contract Audit Agency.
• Research problems on a wide variety of contractual issues and draft appropriate correspondence for internal and external distribution.
• Assist in the development and review process for Broad Agency Announcements with the Contracting Officer and technical personnel.
• Use Standard Procurement System, Procurement Desktop – Defense (PD2) or any follow-on DoD-mandated contract writing system to draft contract documents and amendments.

Post-award Support

• Assist the Contracting Officer in the preparation of contract modifications (incremental funding, redirection of effort, performance extensions, incorporation of change orders, etc.).
• Prepare necessary modifications to clarify questions concerning such topics as increase in scope, specification changes, language ambiguities, and/or clarification of contract clauses.
• Prepare draft stop work orders, cure notices or show cause letters, and may include the termination of contracts.
• Other duties include monitoring the status of Government property and invoicing and payment processes.

Solicitation Support

• Assist in coordination and administratively manage the entire acquisition process to include all activities, e.g., Scientific Review Memorandums associated with various types of solicitations (e.g., Broad Agency Announcements, Special Notices, Requests for Proposal and Requests for Information), evaluation of proposals, and award approval process while ensuring all documents are available to appropriate personnel, including preparation, drafting and coordination of documents related to the above.

 Job Type

• Fulltime at Government facility in Arlington, VA
• Note: Telework options are in place during COVID-19

 Contract Specialist Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from a University accredited by a U.S. Department of Education recognized accreditor.
• Degree(s) from regionally accredited universities and universities ranked highly by U.S. News & World Report is preferred.

Clearance

• Active DoD SECRET or higher clearance

 Experience and Skills

• One (1) year of relevant experience

• Expert Microsoft Office Word and Excel, experience in analyzing data sets of numbers, and writing clear and concise reports.  

  Desired Skills / Experience

• Experience in government or commercial procurement (government preferred); contract administration and negotiation; cost and pricing analysis.  
• R&D government contract experience