Job Title: Contract Specialist

SimIS Inc, an innovative information technology solution Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), is currently seeking a dedicated Contract Specialist.

Job Objective: Perform analytical duties related to contract administration. Prepare requests for proposals, requests for bids, requests for information, and requests for qualifications; review bids and proposals; negotiate, award, and prepare contracts; respond to bid protests; confer with vendors; and advise project staff in the above duties. Manages the negotiation and administration of assigned contracts, ensuring contractual compliance with relevant terms and conditions.

Responsibilities: "These duties are included but not limited to"

Negotiate contracts and task orders with industry contract offices.
Participate in development of proposal preparation, negotiation, and administration of contracts.
Administer contracts by developing purchase and task order awards and subcontract agreements.
Prepare reports and other exhibits that may be required for maintenance of contracts.
Assist or formulate and coordinate procurement proposals.
Evaluate and monitor contract performance to determine necessity for amendments, extensions, and modification of contracts and compliance to contractual obligations.
Analyze price proposals, financial reports and other data to determine reasonableness of pricing.
Collect and analyze data to aid in the development of strategy documents and contract impact documents.
Disseminate and maintain Non-Disclosure and Teaming Agreements with potential teaming partners.
Participate in daily and weekly Business Development meetings to track all efforts being pursued.
Assist in RFI responses.
Prepare cost narratives.
Prepare pricing for proposal responses, contract extensions or revisions.
Participate in the proposal review and evaluation process.
Researches, complies and summarizes data and procurement-related information.
Prepares subcontract agreements and related documents which may include purchase orders, purchase requisitions and award bids.
Coordinate items to facilitate bids on larger quantities.
Reviews requisitions to ensure they are complete, accurate and suitable in meeting business needs.
Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree with major course work in business administration, public administration and 4 years experience working in related field or 5 years of direct professional experience in DoD, government contracting and commercial accounts.
Experience in acquiring contracted services or service agreements.
Direct experience working in either contracts administration or government acquisitions.
Excelling written / oral communications skills.
Contract business acumen with the ability to clearly recognize risk elements in transactions.
Capable to negotiate and resolve contracting issues.
Knowledge, understanding , and experience with various contract types.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Must be analytical, proactive, and must be a team player.
Ability to multi-task and handle a fast paced work environment.
Ability to self manage and prioritize.
Ability to apply specific knowledge of rules, regulations, and procedures of the contracting of services
Knowledge of construction and Information Technology contracting desired.
Contract Acquisition certification(s) desired.

*Knowledge of foreign contracts and negotiations is a plus.

*ITAR experience is a plus.

Occasional Travel may be required.

SimIS Offers:
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) Savings Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Paid Time Off (PTO)
10 Holidays each year

SimIS, Inc. is an AA / EOE / M / F / Disability / VET / Drug Free Employer

To apply, visit https://www.simisinc.com/current-job-openings, click "+View details" for the position, then scroll through the description and click the "Apply Now" button.