GCC Technologies LLC Looking for Contract Specialist- (Onsite) at Portsmouth, VA  Full Time

GCC Technologies, founded in 1997 with headquarters in Oakland, Maryland, is a fast growing service-disabled Veteran owned Small Business and HUBZone Company with an outstanding record of performance providing more effective and efficient acquisition, business process, administrative and security services to multiple federal agencies. GCC was recently ISO certified under ISO 9001:2015.

The Contract Specialists shall provide administrative support services for the DLA Maritime Norfolk (Portsmouth VA) All positions will be ONSITE no option for remote.

Job Duties:

• Knowledge of Federal, Departmental, and Agency laws, regulations, and policies on procurement, FAR and DFARS, DLAD and local governing acquisition policies.
• Knowledge of a wide variety of procurement regulations, procedures, and policies related to the various procurement functions related to accomplishing purchase orders. Performance Work Statement (PWS)
• Knowledge of small purchase procedures and methods is required in performing complex purchasing work.
• Knowledge of the Government Purchase Card and simplified acquisition policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of post award procedures for administration of simplified acquisitions as to be able to discuss equitable arrangements for modifications to purchase orders. Determine whether to recommend terminations of accepted purchase orders for convenience and similar actions.
• Knowledge of common business practices concerning sales, prices, discounts, and deliveries.
• Knowledge of product lines, procurement specifications, and sources of supply.
• Ability to conduct market research to determine market conditions and modes of transportation used within the United States and for shipment to foreign countries.
• Ability to conduct market research to recommend the acquisition strategy to the Contracting Officer.
• Knowledge of price analysis techniques and product evaluation procedures.
• Knowledge of hazardous material purchase and control procedures, including specific requirements of the customer activities supported.
• Knowledge of Military Standards, Military Specifications and Commercial Specifications.
• Knowledge of purchase order and contract administration principles and practices, as well as procurement monitoring techniques, to ensure adequate management of customer requirements. Be adept at negotiating, awarding, and administering simplified acquisitions involving clauses normally not applicable to simplified acquisitions (e.g., default termination, liabilities, government furnished property, etc.).
• Knowledge of price analysis techniques to evaluate prices or costs and determine reasonableness.
• Knowledge of various acquisition clauses to select or tailor clauses for purchases that involve special handling. Performance Work Statement (PWS)
• Knowledge of post award procedures to discuss equitable price adjustments for modifications to purchase orders.
• Ability to determine whether to recommend termination of an accepted purchase order.
• Ability to determine when acceptable delays are required to coordinate corrective actions.
• Knowledge of the types of, and restrictions associated with the use of, various types of DOD funds.
• Knowledge of available software necessary to prepare paperwork, store and retrieve data, monitor, and track progress.
• Knowledge of office equipment, personal computer, copying, and scanning equipment.
• Ability to operate a keyboard with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet acceptable work standards (i.e. 40 WPM).
• Ability to analyze problems and develop practical and immediate solutions.
• Ability to handle a multitude of tasks with changing priorities and to make quick positive decisions.
• Knowledge of a wide range of contracting methods and contract types.
• Knowledge to develop and/or administer a variety of complex contracts including those with specialized provisions or terms and those covering unique items or services; analyze difficult issues and identify alternate courses of action, modify standard procedures and solve a variety of problems, including those involving significant departures from previous approaches.
• Knowledge of automated procurement and supply systems to acquire, use and maintain accurate records. Familiarity with business practices and market conditions to identify potential contractors due to limited source availability and evaluate bid responsiveness, contractor responsibility, and/or contractor performance.
• Knowledge of negotiation techniques in order to accomplish negotiated procurements.
• Knowledge of and the ability to use automated Procurement Systems, and related systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree preferred
• 2-5 years + experience required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance

• Must have one of the following Qualifications below:

  • 2 or more years of working contracting knowledge and experience utilizing the Federal
    Acquisitions Regulations System (FAR) and/or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation
    Supplement (DFARS)
  • Certified Federal Contract Manager Certificate from the National Contract
    management Association
  • Certified Professional Contract Manager Certificate from the National Contract
    management Association
  • Contracting DAWIA Certification, or equivalent
  • Contracting FAC-C Certification, or equivalent

GCC Technologies LLC is an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, on-the-job injury, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief. Employment decisions are made without consideration of these or any other factors that employers are prohibited by law from considering. Any discriminatory action can be a cause for disciplinary action.
GCC Technologies LLC also prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability. VETS encouraged to apply.