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Contract Specialist in Lexington, Kentucky at Universal Solutions International Inc

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Universal Solutions International Inc
Lexington, Kentucky, 40516, United States
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Job Description

USI is seeking a Contracts Specialist to provide support to PEO SOFSA for the full range of cradle to grave contracting activities. Support shall cover a wide range of customers on acquisitions to include procurement of complex and diversified items, services, and research and development.

This position will:

  • Provide support to organizations requiring contracting services as directed by the government.
  • Perform market research/analysis to determine availability of the requirement, analyzes market trends, commercial practices, conditions, and technological advances, and selects appropriate techniques and procedures to solve any acquisition problem.
  • Analyze difficult contracting issues and determine recommended courses of action, which may depart from previous approaches.
  • Provide business advice and assistance to technical personnel involved in development of the statement of work or data requirements.
  • Support both classified and unclassified efforts. This position is subject to special programs and read-ons.
  • Assist with the request for proposal (RFP) preparations.
  • Assist the supporting proposal evaluation, assisting the USG Contracting Officers in negotiations.
  • Assist with reviews of contractor performance and reports of contract discrepancies.
  • Assist with the administration and completion of contract/task order/purchase order modifications to include closeouts.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University
  • 5 years of experience with Standard Procurement System (SPS)
  • Operates within a multifunctional environment supporting many customers
  • Extensive experience with USSOCOM procurement policies
  • Adept knowledge of the FAR, DFAR, and SOFAR
  • Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Action Acquisition Level II Contracting certification or equivalent
  • Active ‘SECRET’ Security Clearance

Job Location

Lexington, Kentucky, 40516, United States

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