Contracts Administrator

Contracts Administrator

Pueo is known for bringing the best talent and unique tools to every opportunity. Pueo's Parliament (aka workforce) is composed of professionals who are seeking the opportunity to work in a business organization that thrives on career development and independence. In support of mission and professional growth, our Parliament has supported the development of multiple patents, proprietary tools, and applications as well as trademarked processes.

Our organization emphasizes career development across multiple career environments (at the members own pace) and ensures those who contribute broadly are properly rewarded. Pueo has four career environments where every member of the parliament can participate. Each environment has opportunities available for all levels. Opportunities are framed by an employee's desires and capabilities, and we ensure challenges, growth, and unique experiences are available for employees at all levels.

Our Career Environments (Program, Functional, Service, and Leadership) provide numerous opportunities for employees to invest in their personal growth and those things that offer fulfillment. We invest in helping our members create and execute their career development plans. Our Pods (small teams of 5 or less) are comprised of personnel with similar skillsets to ensure mentorship, understanding, and peer support.

Overview :

We are seeking a Contracting Support Specialists to assist in the preparation of requirements, solicitations, awards, modifications and closeouts for Services, Supplies and Construction requirements. Services to be performed include, but are not limited to providing contracting support to 355 CONS and the units support by Davis-Monthan Air Force Base (DMAFB).

General Duties :

• Safeguard all information in accordance with FAR 3.104.
• Assist in development and execution of approved acquisition strategies.
• Assist in preparation of file documentation applicable to competitive and noncompetitive procurements for Contracting Officer (CO) review and approval.
• Provide advice, recommendations, research, and analysis to support Contracting Officer decisions regarding contractual issues.
• Prepare electronic synopsis announcements for issuance by the CO.
• Assist in preparation of task orders and modifications, as well as solicitations and amendments to solicitations for approval and issuance by the CO.
• Assist in preparation of source selection material and subsequent reports.
• Assist in development of evaluation criteria, track pre-award task order milestones and status, source selection plans, and award fee plans.
• Assist source selection teams in evaluation of proposals IAW FAR Part 15 and applicable supplements and AF Guidance.
• Assist in the preparation of draft briefings, correspondence, agency reports and draft legal documents.
• Construct agency reports and draft other legal correspondence / documents in response to protest actions or other claims against the agency.
• Enter, review and update contractual documentation in the contract writing system(s) and any specialized database(s).
• Support meetings, conferences and site visits as required.
• Assist in preparation of spreadsheets of Contractor proposal and perform other analysis to support technical and price / cost evaluations of Contractor proposals.
• Track milestones.
• Assist in closeout of contracts, task orders, delivery orders, and BPA Calls.
• Review, accomplish research, draft proposed responses and make copies in support of a variety of taskings to include Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, Agency Reports and other responses to Inspector General / General Accounting Office (IG / GAO) requests, Congressional Inquiries and other inquiries.
• Provide general administrative support to Contract Negotiators / Contracting Officers to include file preparation for new awards and modifications, drafting required documents to accomplish proper contract administration, response to management queries, and making copies of documents, as needed.
• Assist in distribution of contractual documents.
• Coordinate with the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) or other paying activities to ensure timely payment of vouchers and obligation / de-obligation of funds. When a modification must be issued to obligate funds and / or de-obligate funds, the contractor shall provide recommendations to the Contracting Officer.
• Access, populate, and analyze information in databases per local guidance.
• Assist in preparation for discussions / communications with offerors.

Required Qualifications :

Clearance :

Pueo is an equal employment opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or protected veteran status. Pueo takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance diversity and inclusion of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.