Contracts Specialist

Data Systems Analysts, Inc. is an established Information Technology consulting firm with expertise in network engineering, information security and program management serving the Defense, Intelligence and civilian agencies. With over 45 years of experience, DSA is proud of its accomplishments in evolving communication into collaboration.

DSA offers a competitive salary and an impressive full benefits package that includes employee medical and dental, 401k, company paid life and short/long term disability insurance and paid leave along with an environment that supports professional development and growth.

DSA has an immediate opening for a Contracts Specialist position in our Fort Detrick, MD location. 

Job Description:
Contract Specialist will provide support to an Army contracting office. Support responsibilities may vary from week to week and may include (but not be limited to) the following areas:

Required Skills:
• Review of contract terms and conditions to ensure accuracy and contract compliance with FAR, as well as other agency regulations, throughout contract performance.
• Processing of standard contractual documents, such as nondisclosure agreements, teaming agreements, certifications, service and consulting agreements.
• Review of government solicitations and collaboration with team members on proposal efforts.
• Regular coordination with management and project staff throughout contract life cycle.
• Consistent maintenance of contract files and related paperwork, in both hard and electronic form.
• Assistance with the upkeep of contract, forms, templates, and logs.
Contracting Support
• Assisting government contracting officials with drafting and issuing requests for proposals (RFPs)
• Providing administrative and technical support to government contracting officials in reviewing vendor proposals for accuracy and conformance, and coordinating the information with the government's source selection authorities.
• Assisting the government with negotiating and administering contracting documents and vendor correspondences.
• Providing regular collaboration with the government's management and contracting staff as changes are necessitated throughout the procurement life cycle.
• Following government procurement procedural requirements and assisting with maintaining checklists. • Consistent maintenance of contract files and related paperwork, in both hard and electronic form.
• Assistance with the upkeep of procurement forms, templates, and logs.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
- Attention to detail, self motivation, adaptability, and excellent organizational skill.
• Flexibility in a quickly changing environment
• Ability to work independently and exceptional interpersonal skills
• Multi-tasking skills and negotiation experience
• Basic understanding of pricing and accounting principles
• Eagerness to learn and a desire to grow in the position
• NCMA membership and/or other professional certifications
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, and Power Point) 

Desired Skills:
• Previous government contracting experience 
• Government contracting training / certifications

Required Education:
• Four year college degree
• At least 2-5 years of contract/subcontract administration experience
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFAR and experience in the federal contracting arena

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