Contracts Specialist, Journeyman Level II

at  Janus Research Group

CANDIDATES MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE AND VERIFY, BEFORE APPLYING, THAT YOU MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION.

Position Title: Contracts Specialist, Journeyman Level II
Clearance Level: Secret
Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, or a related field preferred.
• Four (4) additional years of related experience will substitute for the bachelor’s degree.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

• A minimum of one (1) year of related experience in developing and supporting contract formation specialist functions, including procurement documentation.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

The experience must include the following, but is not limited to:

• Service Contract Act Requests
• Performance Work Statements (PWSs)
• Statements of Work (SOWs)
• Statements of Objectives (SOOs)
• Labor Category Descriptions
• Justification and Approval (J&A) Documents
• Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASPs)
• Acquisition Plans (APs)
• Acquisition Strategies (ASs)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Contracts Specialist, Journeyman Level II, will be responsible for preparing acquisition documents reflecting technical and operational requirements for Government approval. Duties include:

• Drafting and reviewing Service Contract Act Requests, PWSs, SOWs, SOOs, labor category descriptions, J&A documents, IGCEs, QASPs, APs, and ASs.
• Assisting with limited competition memos, including the use of non-DoD contract vehicles, sole source justifications, and other related documentation.
• Providing input in the proposal evaluation process.
• Supporting Program Management (PM) by preparing monthly status updates and tracking funds expended-to-date and conducting variance analyses.
• Facilitating the processing of contract invoices through Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).
• Entering and reviewing data in portfolio management databases and generating accurate reports.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Familiarity with DoD procurement processes and contract documentation requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support preparation of acquisition documentation in line with government standards.
• Assist in the post-award management of contracts by preparing updates and financial tracking.
• Process contract invoices through WAWF and ensure timely payments.
• Ensure data accuracy within portfolio management systems and validate reports.

The Contracts Specialist, Journeyman Level II, will be responsible for preparing acquisition documents reflecting technical and operational requirements for Government approval. Duties include:

• Drafting and reviewing Service Contract Act Requests, PWSs, SOWs, SOOs, labor category descriptions, J&A documents, IGCEs, QASPs, APs, and ASs.
• Assisting with limited competition memos, including the use of non-DoD contract vehicles, sole source justifications, and other related documentation.
• Providing input in the proposal evaluation process.
• Supporting Program Management (PM) by preparing monthly status updates and tracking funds expended-to-date and conducting variance analyses.
• Facilitating the processing of contract invoices through Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).
• Entering and reviewing data in portfolio management databases and generating accurate reports