Senior Contract Specialist for Infrastructure Construction for the DoD

MINIMUM SKILLS & 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 skills
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Software including : Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, SharePoint, Teams
• Creative problem solver
• Organized and detail-orientated while able to multi-task
• Hard working and efficient and can work without direct supervision in a fast-paced environment
• The 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 available

• Secret security clearance
• Bachelor's degree or experience in lieu of degree

DESIRED SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS :

• Program Management or leadership experience
• Experience in developing and monitoring contracts to construct, operate, and maintain industrial facilities
• Experience with test and evaluation infrastructure, especially wind tunnels
• Familiarity with Department of Defense (DoD) weapon systems acquisition processes including technology maturation programs, prototype programs, middle tier acquisition programs, and major defense acquisition programs

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 LEVEL

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.

DIVERSITY & 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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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.

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PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

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 lead
• Lead 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 needed
• Search for established contract vehicles and evaluate if those meet the programs needs
• Work with the contracting officer to understand requirements and deadlines for each contract vehicle
• Work with the government COR to ensure their requirements are implemented in the draft contracting documents
• Work with the management team to ensure actions and deadlines are captured for the rest of the team to be accountable regarding contracting actions
• Work with financial and schedule analyst to ensure financial and schedule deliverables from the performer are appropriate
• Work with the technical subject matter experts to ensure the engineering and construction deliverables from the performer are appropriate
• Work with the program lead to establish processes to ensure the performers are meeting contract requirements and develop and implement mitigations for correct poor performance
• Develop processes and maintain procedures for contracting actions
• Utilize the Microsoft Teams- and SharePoint-based communication and file management systems
• Follow administrative and sensitive data guidelines
• Other duties as assigned
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