Contract Specialist III

BryceTech•Washington, DC

About The Position

BryceTech has partnered with technology and R&D clients to deliver mission and business success for nearly 20 years. Bryce combines core competencies in analytics and engineering with domain expertise. Our teams help government agencies, Fortune 500 firms, and investors manage complex programs, develop IT tools, and forecast critical outcomes. We offer clients proprietary, research-based models that enable evidence-based decision making. Bryce cultivates a culture of engagement and partnership with our clients. BryceTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BryceTech has an immediate opening for a Contract Specialist III to support the US Marshalls service management efforts. The Contract Specialist III must have working knowledge of various federal government contract types and can work independently. Contract Specialist will provide effective communication and coordination with contractors and government personnel, follow direction from the Contracting Officer’s Representative, and support attendance at authorized conferences, meetings, and training events in accordance with government travel regulations. BryceTech offers a full range of benefits, including competitive salary, a comprehensive health plan including dental and vision coverage, company-paid life & disability insurance policies, 401(k) plan with company match, and an educational reimbursement program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required with at least 24 hours of business-related coursework
Eight (8) years of demonstrated relevant experience, including federal government contract support or assisting Contracting Officers as a contractor
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Strong attention to detail and superior time management, organization, and prioritization skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to perform all duties listed above

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred in a related field such as business, management, or contracting
Experience supporting federal government contract actions, including assistance to Contracting Officers
Proficient knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), specifically Parts 5, 8, 10, 12, and 15
Experience with contract administration, task orders, and large and small purchase contracts

Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting government contracting officers with large and small purchase contract actions, covering various cradle-to-grave functions.
Responsible for preparing for award and assisting with the administration of contracts and task orders.
Responsible for reviewing Statements of Work for completeness.
Responsible for reviewing solicitation packages for completeness.
Responsible for preparing Determinations and Findings in accordance with the FAR.
Responsible for reviewing funding documents for completeness and accuracy.
Responsible for advising program offices and providing examples of documents to include in solicitation packages.
Responsible for working with program offices to resolve contract-related issues as needed.
Responsible for inputting contracts, task orders, and purchase orders into the Unified Financial Management System (UFMS).
Responsible for researching and providing statistical data to contracting officers.
Responsible for conducting market research and preparing market research documentation.
Responsible for preparing and disseminating various types of Requests for Information.
Responsible for inputting market research data into usable spreadsheets.
Responsible for assisting contract specialists with pre- and post-award conferences.
Responsible for inputting data into the Federal Procurement Data System – Next Generation (FPDS-NG) database.