Contracts/Acquisition Specialist II at Midnight Sun Technologies, LLC – Vienna, Virginia

Midnight Sun Technologies, LLC

Contracts/Acquisition Specialist II
Closing Date: Until Filled
Department: Midnight Sun Technologies
Location: USA
Employment Type: Full Time
Title: Contracts/Acquisition Specialist II
Location: Remote
Status: Full Time
Travel: Infrequent
Salary Range: $80,000 - $91,000

Position Summary:

Midnight Sun is seeking to hire a remote Acquisition Specialist II. The position will provide efficient and cost-effective Supply, Services, Construction and Architect & Engineering (A&E) support services for cradle to grave acquisitions, analysis and evaluation to the Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), primarily to the Division of Water and Power (DWP) under the Office of Trust Services. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist in development and preparation of pre-award Statements of Work (SOW), Statements of Objective (SOO), and other requirements documents for Construction, A&E, Supplies, and Service procurements.
• Assist program offices in researching and drafting specifications and standards, including performance-based Work Statements (PWS), developing performance measures, providing consultation and recommendations, and coordination requirements documents.
• Prepare pre-award documents such as Determinations and Findings (D&F), Single Source Determinations, Limited Source Determinations, and Justifications for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) and other necessary contract file documents.
• Provide advice and recommendations for all elements in acquisition plans including: approaches, options, strategies, risks, contracting methods, competition, sources, cost, and milestone schedules for Construction, A&E, Supplies, and Service acquisitions.
• Research existing Government-wide contracts for available products and services.
• Evaluate different approaches to and sources for acquisition support.
• Research available suppliers and compare the services and costs of obtaining support from different providers.
• Assist with Economy Act applicability determinations.
• Assist program offices in preparing IGCEs for Construction, A&E, Supplies, and Service requirements.
  • Assistance may include research and analysis of past purchases of similar products or services, current market pricing, and other agency purchases of similar requirements.
• Assist in conducting market research to identify potential sources and contract vehicles for Construction, A&E, Supplies, and Service procurements.
• Conduct market surveys and prepare written documentation of market research.
• Support program offices in documenting small business capability analysis.
• Prepare SAM.gov and other electronic posting announcements.
• Assist the contracting office with contract award and administration by providing guidance to the customer, recommending contract modifications, drafting modification documents, and performing any duties required to provide excellent contract administration support.
• Plan, deploy, upload, and maintain business systems, including: FBMS support and intranet, SharePoint, and internet sites.
• Provide expert advice to users on DOI-wide electronic acquisition systems.
• Collect and analyze acquisition data, including FPDS-NG reporting data.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Industry Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Three (3) years' relevant experience.
• Foundational experience in federal contracting.
• Experience supporting Construction, A&E, Supplies, and Services consistent with IA acquisition operations that manage all such categories.
• Functional experience using PRISM, the IA contract-writing system, to perform acquisition-specific tasks such as drafting solicitations, assisting with awards, executing modifications, and supporting terminations or closeouts.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work semi-independently while operating under the oversight of senior acquisition officials.
• Proficiency with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR), including requirements related to the Buy Indian Act and how its mandates are implemented through acquisition strategies and contractual mechanisms.
• Ability to draft and refine acquisition documents (SOWs, PWSs, IGCE inputs, solicitation components) with supervisory guidance.
• Ability to conduct market research and assist with small business considerations.
• Ability to support evaluation activities and documentation.
• Ability to assist Contracting Officers and CORs with routine contract administration actions across Construction, A&E, Supplies, and Services.
• Ability to navigate and complete tasks within PRISM with limited oversight.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Skill in written and oral communications.
• Ability to manage complex workloads with competing priorities and deadlines.

Work Environment:

• Remote (Home office)

Benefits:

KIC offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time employees including: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401k with Match, Life and ADD Coverage, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Time Off and Holidays, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Discount Program, and more!

Apply online at our website: https://kikiktagruk.applicantpool.com/

Disclaimer:

This is not to be an exclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the person in this job. KIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, Kikiktagruk Inupiat Corporation may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to KIC Shareholders and their Descendants. Successful candidates must adhere to KIC's Drug and Alcohol policy/testing requirements and may be required to pass a background and/or Motor Vehicle Records check. The salary range for this position is based on several factors, including relevant experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.