Contract Specialist

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• Contract Specialist JOB TYPE :                            Full-Time JOB CLASSIFICATION :    Salary Exempt LOCATION :                          Orlando, FL REPORTS TO :                      CEO MANDATORY :                    Considering local candidates with US Citizenship.  Employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
• ABOUT THE COMPANY   Since its founding in 1986, MILVETS Systems Technology, Inc. has been a reliable provider of quality services in the information and technology fields.
• As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, certified by the Small Business Administration as a Small Disadvantaged Business, the company was founded to offer efficient, cost-effective information technology services to commercial and government clients.
• POSITION SUMMARY MILVETS Systems Technology, Inc. is seeking a Contract Specialist  experienced in all facets of contract related responsibilities for a geographically dispersed SDVOSB headquartered in Orlando, Florida.
• You will execute all contract planning; contract bid pricing, bill rate determination, procurement and will work with government, prime, sub, and teaming contract professionals responsible for the full contract life cycle.
• You will have ultimate responsibility for all facets of contracting.
• Additionally, you will ensure contract and procurement support provided to MILVETS leaders shows value and contributes to the overall success of the company.
• The Contract Specialist is a key position on the MILVETS Executive Leadership Team and reports directly to the President / Owner.
• You will be responsible for providing leadership over all Contract related tasks while delivering on strategic initiatives within a culture that is consistent with MILVETS values.
• CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Provide leadership and resources (contracting & procurement professionals) with skill sets necessary to help MILVETS deliver on current contracts Implement solutions to further Business Development / Capture in support of new business goals Manage corporate level risk - “participate in fixed price reviews, fill the role of the MILVETS OCI Compliance Officer, assess and advise of contractual execution and funding risks Interface with DCMA and DCAA and maintain compliant business systems (purchasing & property) to retain government certifications and improve our Pwin percentage Owner of Contracts & Procurement policies and procedures - “streamline and tailor to business needs, as necessary” Ensure contracts and proposal information are properly entered into SharePoint and other corporate databases and securely maintained.
• Set guidance based upon regulation changes (FAR, DFAR, etc.) Lead MILVET's industry presence and establish relationships with senior leaders in Government and partners to ensure positive working relationships and understanding of our customers' missions Drive procurement initiatives which reduce costs and drive value for MILVETS customers Facilitate the introduction of small business partners to MILVETS and our BD efforts Other duties as assigned EXPERIENCE AND CREDENTIALS Experienced Contracts and Procurement professional with 10+ years of increasing contract / procurement management proficiency 10+ years of supervisory experience culminating in a leadership role Active security clearance a plus but not required Full understanding of Federal government acquisition and contractual processes and procedures including FAR, DFAR, etc.

Proven negotiating and persuasive skills when negotiating terms / conditions and drafting contracts Recognized for motivating large teams, complex problem solving and developing future leaders Strong analytical as well as excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), possessing high-energy, decision-making skills, intelligence, and accountability Must have a management style which encourages open expression of ideas and opinions and a full discussion of differing points of view Proven interpersonal skills working in a matrixed environment A proven successful track record of expanding company’s business markets and client base in the federal contracting arena A firm understanding of the principles of successful business development, customer engagement and the ‘voice-of-the-customer’s Strong critical thinking and logical reasoning skills and the ability to apply them to solve issues and predict potential customer contract risks Good working knowledge of desktop / laptop computers, MS Office tools, as required to accomplish responsibilities Conducts business development with impeccable ethics; leads by example and fosters ethical behavior at all times OTHER SPECIFIC DUTIES REQUIRED :

Government NAC background check and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information Due to the nature of work performed, U.S. citizenship is required CPARS POC and Administration, PPIRS POC and Administration Prepare NDAs and TAs when MILVETS is the Prime and negotiate with Subs Review / negotiate NDAs and TAs with Primes when MILVETS is a Sub Prepare Quotes and Purchase Orders for contract purchases Subcontract development / negotiation / execution when MILVETS is a Prime Subcontract review / negotiation / execution when MILVETS is a Sub Prime contract review / negotiation / execution when MILVETS is a Prime GSA GWAC Program Manager and Contract User Administrator - PM is a mandatory position to be identified (key personnel) and must attend all the GWAC PM reviews and meetings called by GSA Alliant Small Business VETS VETS 2 GSA Schedule 70 Contract POC and Administrator Navy Seaport NxG Contract POC and Contract User Administrator Online Reps & Certs completion / update for MILVETS’ Large Primes SAM registration POC and Administrator Accounting Dept support for Bank requests Proposal pricing when we are the Prime and a Sub Price / Cost Proposal Narrative development when we are the Prime Obtain required data to develop the price-to-win for proposals when we are the Prime Reps & Certs for Proposals when we are Prime and a Sub Salary determination for new contract employees DCAA Audit support Request debriefs for proposals we do not win Develop protest grounds when desired by our President / CEO Respond to protests when necessary GSA ASSIST and CPRM Website company administrator for user access / roles Set up new contracts and post necessary data and contract modifications to GSA ASSIST CPRM module for all GWAC awards Maintain corporate knowledge base and documentation Review potential opportunities for bid / no-bid assessments Maintain Contract and Subcontract files Alert MILVETS Accounting Dept when invoice non-routine contract task orders POC for all proposal submissions, both as a Prime and as a Sub Contribute to our CMMI certification efforts - Capability Maturity Model (V2.0) certification efforts Works closely with COO, Technical Director and BD Director to ensure smooth synchronization of all BD / Contracts resources Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 documentation required to be completed by Director, BD, e.g., bid / no-bid forms, and other related MILVET’s staff policies and procedures Closely monitor government potential lucrative opportunities for MILVETs, to include Sources Sought, RFIs, RFP’s, and Sole Source and teaming opportunities PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Previous Military Service or Government employee beneficial Advanced degree or background in Information Technology (IT) and Cyber planning and operations Experience with developing, implementing, or optimizing capture and proposal processes A solid background with SDVOSB Multiple Award Contracts, MAC / IDIQ; especially VETS2, OASIS, GSA STARS3, SEWPSVI and ALLIANT3 is a plus CLEARANCE :

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