Scientific Research
Senior Contract Specialist for Infrastructure Construction for the DoD
Scientific Research, Alexandria, Virginia, us, 22350
Senior Contract Specialist for Infrastructure Construction for the DoD
Location
US-VA-Alexandria
ID
2024-8641
Category
Accounting
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
About Us
Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.Scientific Research Corporation offers a competitive salary, an extensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages excellence. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.Requirements
8+ years of contracting experience in Department of Defense or Federal Government
Experience with various contract types and contracting processes, especially Federal Government and Department of Defense, Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Other Transaction Authority (OTA), etc.Experience in all phases of contract life-cycle (pre-award, award, post-award, and close out)Excellent written and verbal communication skillsProficient using Microsoft Office Software including: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, SharePoint, TeamsCreative problem solverOrganized and detail-orientated while able to multi-taskHard working and efficient and can work without direct supervision in a fast-paced environmentThe employee is expected to be based in the national capital region and work from the TRMC office in the Mark Center in Alexandria, Virginia; however, some telework flexibility is availableSecret security clearanceBachelor's degree or experience in lieu of degreeDesired Skills
Program Management or leadership experienceExperience in developing and monitoring contracts to construct, operate, and maintain industrial facilitiesExperience with test and evaluation infrastructure, especially wind tunnelsFamiliarity with Department of Defense (DoD) weapon systems acquisition processes including technology maturation programs, prototype programs, middle tier acquisition programs, and major defense acquisition programs
Description
The Department of Defense (DoD) Test Resource Management Center (TRMC) plays a critical role in support of the warfighter. TRMC ensures that DoD components have the appropriate test and evaluation (T-E) infrastructure required to research, develop, field, and maintain military systems. Recently, the United States has accelerated its efforts to develop air vehicles that travel at hypersonic speeds (greater than Mach 5 or approximately 3,000 miles per hour). To enable these systems, the TRMC has funded several major projects and has established a project management team to modernize hypersonic test infrastructure. The duties described in this job description are critical to enable the project management team to oversee the execution of these projects. This is a newly established effort and as a founding member, the ideal candidate would be excited to play a significant role in creating the team that enables program success.Oversee and work on multiple contracts as the primary point of contact for the program leadLead the writing of contract documents (for instance, PWS, CDRLs, etc.) establishing sections that require content from the various members of the team, working with the project lead to assign sections, and reviewing drafts and requesting revisions as neededSearch for established contract vehicles and evaluate if those meet the programs needsWork with the contracting officer to understand requirements and deadlines for each contract vehicleWork with the government COR to ensure their requirements are implemented in the draft contracting documentsWork with the management team to ensure actions and deadlines are captured for the rest of the team to be accountable regarding contracting actionsWork with financial and schedule analyst to ensure financial and schedule deliverables from the performer are appropriateWork with the technical subject matter experts to ensure the engineering and construction deliverables from the performer are appropriateWork with the program lead to establish processes to ensure the performers are meeting contract requirements and develop and implement mitigations for correct poor performanceDevelop processes and maintain procedures for contracting actionsUtilize the Microsoft Teams- and SharePoint-based communication and file management systemsFollow administrative and sensitive data guidelinesOther duties as assigned[#LI-HK1]Clearance Information
SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVELDiversity & Inclusion
We strongly believe in the abundance of differences among individuals. We value different points of view and appreciate diverse perspectives. We truly believe this is what makes our organization inclusive and more responsive to the needs of our diverse customers.EEO
Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate in employment.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability or protected veteran status.Scientific Research Corporation endeavors to make www.scires.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact jobs@scires.com for assistance. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Location
US-VA-Alexandria
ID
2024-8641
Category
Accounting
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
About Us
Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.Scientific Research Corporation offers a competitive salary, an extensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages excellence. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.Requirements
8+ years of contracting experience in Department of Defense or Federal Government
Experience with various contract types and contracting processes, especially Federal Government and Department of Defense, Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Other Transaction Authority (OTA), etc.Experience in all phases of contract life-cycle (pre-award, award, post-award, and close out)Excellent written and verbal communication skillsProficient using Microsoft Office Software including: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, SharePoint, TeamsCreative problem solverOrganized and detail-orientated while able to multi-taskHard working and efficient and can work without direct supervision in a fast-paced environmentThe employee is expected to be based in the national capital region and work from the TRMC office in the Mark Center in Alexandria, Virginia; however, some telework flexibility is availableSecret security clearanceBachelor's degree or experience in lieu of degreeDesired Skills
Program Management or leadership experienceExperience in developing and monitoring contracts to construct, operate, and maintain industrial facilitiesExperience with test and evaluation infrastructure, especially wind tunnelsFamiliarity with Department of Defense (DoD) weapon systems acquisition processes including technology maturation programs, prototype programs, middle tier acquisition programs, and major defense acquisition programs
Description
The Department of Defense (DoD) Test Resource Management Center (TRMC) plays a critical role in support of the warfighter. TRMC ensures that DoD components have the appropriate test and evaluation (T-E) infrastructure required to research, develop, field, and maintain military systems. Recently, the United States has accelerated its efforts to develop air vehicles that travel at hypersonic speeds (greater than Mach 5 or approximately 3,000 miles per hour). To enable these systems, the TRMC has funded several major projects and has established a project management team to modernize hypersonic test infrastructure. The duties described in this job description are critical to enable the project management team to oversee the execution of these projects. This is a newly established effort and as a founding member, the ideal candidate would be excited to play a significant role in creating the team that enables program success.Oversee and work on multiple contracts as the primary point of contact for the program leadLead the writing of contract documents (for instance, PWS, CDRLs, etc.) establishing sections that require content from the various members of the team, working with the project lead to assign sections, and reviewing drafts and requesting revisions as neededSearch for established contract vehicles and evaluate if those meet the programs needsWork with the contracting officer to understand requirements and deadlines for each contract vehicleWork with the government COR to ensure their requirements are implemented in the draft contracting documentsWork with the management team to ensure actions and deadlines are captured for the rest of the team to be accountable regarding contracting actionsWork with financial and schedule analyst to ensure financial and schedule deliverables from the performer are appropriateWork with the technical subject matter experts to ensure the engineering and construction deliverables from the performer are appropriateWork with the program lead to establish processes to ensure the performers are meeting contract requirements and develop and implement mitigations for correct poor performanceDevelop processes and maintain procedures for contracting actionsUtilize the Microsoft Teams- and SharePoint-based communication and file management systemsFollow administrative and sensitive data guidelinesOther duties as assigned[#LI-HK1]Clearance Information
SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVELDiversity & Inclusion
We strongly believe in the abundance of differences among individuals. We value different points of view and appreciate diverse perspectives. We truly believe this is what makes our organization inclusive and more responsive to the needs of our diverse customers.EEO
Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate in employment.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability or protected veteran status.Scientific Research Corporation endeavors to make www.scires.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact jobs@scires.com for assistance. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.