Six years of full-spectrum federal contract experience, including Contract and Procurement Series 1102 experience supporting an acquisition office.
A four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree that includes or is supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in any combination of accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.
Must be FAC-C or DAWIA eligible, or possess an equivalent professional contracting certification such as CFCM or CPCM.
Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and federal contracting procedures.
Proficiency with document creation, collaboration, and formatting software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, and UFMS or similar contracting writing systems.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance; the investigation involves credit, fingerprint, and law enforcement agency checks.
Must be able to work in a hybrid work environment.
Responsibilities
Serve as a strategic business advisor to contracting office staff and program offices throughout the acquisition life cycle by independently reviewing acquisition strategies and related documentation and providing expert advice and analysis.
Support requirements documentation, including assisting with the development and preparation of pre-award specifications, Statements of Work, Statements of Objectives, Performance Work Statements for performance-based acquisitions, and other requirements documents.
Assist with developing Independent Government Cost Estimates.
Support market research and market surveys to identify contract and purchasing vehicles or solutions and potential sources, including preparing and posting announcements in electronic procurement portals such as SAM and preparing written reports and documents.
Assist with developing and preparing draft Invitations for Bids, Requests for Quotes, Requests for Proposals, and Combined Synopsis/Solicitations, and recommend and prepare terms and conditions as appropriate.
Assist with source selection and contract award, including preparing and coordinating reports such as D&Fs and Justifications and Approvals, and distributing and posting contract file documents.
Support post-award contract administration.
Contract Specialist II (0020)
OCT Consulting is a business management and technology consulting firm that provides support to Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, and Information Technology.
Responsibilities and Duties
OCT Consulting currently has an opportunity for a Contract Specialist ll (0020) with at least six (6) years of relevant experience supporting an acquisition office. Contract and Procurement Series 1102 experience is required. Experience can be either as a federal government employee or as a contractor supporting a Federal Agency, or a combination of both.
Applicants shall demonstrate experience supporting all aspects of the Acquisition/Procurement process including:
• Serve as a strategic business advisor to the contracting office staff and program offices for all facets of the acquisition life cycle to include independently reviewing acquisition strategies and related documentation providing expert advice and analysis.
• Provide requirements documentation support to include assisting with the development and preparations of pre-award Specifications, Statements of Work (SOWs), Statements of Objective (SOOs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs) for performance-based acquisitions (PBA) and other requirements documents.
• Assist with the development of Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE)
• Support market research and market surveys identifying contract and purchasing vehicles/solutions and potential sources. Support includes preparing and posting announcements in electronic procurement portals such as SAM and preparing written reports and documents.
• Assist in the development and preparation of draft Invitation for Bids (IFBs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Combined Synopsis/Solicitations, recommending and preparing terms and conditions as appropriate.
• Assist in all aspects of source selection and contract award to include and preparing and coordinating reports such as D&Fs, Justifications and Approvals (J&A), etc.…; and distributing and posting contract file documents.
• Support post contract award and administration.
Qualifications
Six (6) years of full-spectrum federal contract experience
A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management
Must be FAC-C or DAWIA eligible or possess an equivalent professional Contracting certification such as a CFCM or CPCM
Knowledgeable in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and federal contracting procedures
Proficiency in using software tools for document creation, collaboration, and formatting, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, and UFMS or similar contracting writing systems
Attention to detail, accuracy, and adherence to project timelines
Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with subject matter experts, acquisition professionals, and stakeholders
Must be a US Citizen
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance. The investigation will involve a credit, fingerprint, and law enforcement agency check
Must be able to work in a hybrid work environment
Benefits
The position includes competitive compensation and a full suite of benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry leading provider with 3% employer contributions.
Paid Time Off
Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits
Training Benefits
Salary: $90,000-$100,000 based on experience, education, etc.
About OCT Consulting LLC
OCT Consulting LLC is a minority-owned, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) providing professional services and information technology solutions to the Federal government and commercial clients. Founded in 2013, we bring the advantage of agility in operations along with a management team with a track record of leading successful engagements at major Federal government agencies.
At OCT, we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity for all individuals, recognizing that merit and qualifications are the foundation of our hiring, promotion, and development practices. We believe in creating a work environment where employees can thrive based on their abilities, skills, and achievements. Our practices ensure fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, abilities, or other personal characteristics. We are dedicated to providing career growth and professional development based on individual merit and fostering a workplace where everyone’s contributions are valued and recognized.