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Job Type : Full-Time Salaried Clearance Requirements: This position requires an active SECRET security clearance. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Job Location: REMOTE, 2 days/month on-site Overview Nakupuna Solutions is seeking Acquisition Management / Contracting Specialists to support a Federal Executive Department in the National Capital Region. Responsibilities The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job, but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Works closely with senior analysts, subject matter experts (Contracting Officer Representatives, Program Managers and program offices) in conducting both pre-and post-award contracting activities. Assists with development of acquisition packages/documents (Requests for Proposals, Statements of Work/Performance Work Statements, Independent Government Cost Estimates, Justification and Approvals, Source Selection Evaluation Plan, Market Research, etc.); review of these documents for quality, clarity, and adherence to applicable regulations (Federal Acquisition Regulation, Department regulations, etc.) and recommendation of revisions. Provides advice and recommendations for all elements in acquisition plans, including approaches, options, strategies, risks, contracting methods, competition sources, cost estimates, milestone schedules, etc. Conducts research of available suppliers and compares the services and costs of obtaining support from the different providers. Independently develops written acquisition plans and other related documentation for review and signature by the responsible government contracting officer. Provides guidance to contracting staff on conducting market research to identify potential sources and contract vehicles. Prepares written documentation for market research. Supports program offices in documenting small business capability analysis. Works with evaluators and government contracting officer to identify pre-negotiation objectives and assist with discussions with offerors. Supports preparation of final contract award documents for signature by the contracting officer and Contracting Officer Representative designation letters. Develops and/or trains contracting specialists in the performance of all pre-award contracting functions that require the use of fixed-price (primarily), cost-reimbursement, or a combination of contract methods and types to procure large, highly complex/high dollar projects, programs, or services where little or no contractual precedent exists. Reviews pre-solicitation procurement documents and works with technical teams to review contract type, terms, execution risk, and development/approval of Government cost estimates. Assists government contract specialist/contracting officers by updating and maintaining official contract files. Prepares correspondence or documentation for signature, distributes those actions to the appropriate offices for action, tracks and provides the status to the contracting officer/ Contracting Officer Representative. Ensures appropriate funding and required waivers, certifications, approvals and compliance have been obtained for purchase requests. Assists the contracting officer with contract audit recommendations in a timely manner, while fully protecting the government's interest. Prepares evaluation documents for the contracting officer from responses to solicitations, including price reasonableness, adequacy of competition, and compliance with solicitations. Assists the contracting officer with price negotiation documents, to include, but not limited to, prices, terms, and conditions. Prepares for the contracting officer award documents, consistent with established award factors and technical board evaluations. Administers contracts by assuring compliance with the terms and conditions of contracts, including resolution of problems concerning the obligations of the parties. Prepares close-out documents to close contracts which encompass review of project officer's certification. Qualifications Education and Experience Minimum education: Bachelor's Degree in business administration, acquisition management, accounting, business administration, economics, or finance. At least 2 years within the past 10 years hands-on work as a contract specialist / contracting officer on federal government contracts, particularly in services and construction/facilities contracting. Requires experience in: Pre-award contracting functions and artifact development supporting solicitations. Experience with awards, negotiations, and review of post-award contracting artifacts and deliverables. Experience with fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, or a combination of contracting methods. Experience conducting negotiations during the procurement process; experience performing post-award functions and price/cost analysis. Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting Program or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Level II or III Certification in Contracting or equivalent preferable. Must possess experience in federal acquisition methods and techniques and understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulations and government procurement policies. Knowledge of the legislation, regulations, and methods used in contracting; and knowledge of business and industry practices, sources of supply, cost factors, and requirements characteristics required. Knowledge of federal methods and techniques for Grants and Cooperative Agreements preferable. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Must be organized, detail-oriented, timely, and customer service oriented. Skills in managing and prioritizing multiple assignments with strict deadlines and ability to coordinate efforts among many offices. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written). Expertise in preparing/presenting information/data via oral briefing(s) and/or by written reports.
Job Type : Full-Time Salaried Clearance Requirements: This position requires an active SECRET security clearance. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Job Location: REMOTE, 2 days/month on-site Overview Nakupuna Solutions is seeking Acquisition Management / Contracting Specialists to support a Federal Executive Department in the National Capital Region. Responsibilities The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job, but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Works closely with senior analysts, subject matter experts (Contracting Officer Representatives, Program Managers and program offices) in conducting both pre-and post-award contracting activities. Assists with development of acquisition packages/documents (Requests for Proposals, Statements of Work/Performance Work Statements, Independent Government Cost Estimates, Justification and Approvals, Source Selection Evaluation Plan, Market Research, etc.); review of these documents for quality, clarity, and adherence to applicable regulations (Federal Acquisition Regulation, Department regulations, etc.) and recommendation of revisions. Provides advice and recommendations for all elements in acquisition plans, including approaches, options, strategies, risks, contracting methods, competition sources, cost estimates, milestone schedules, etc. Conducts research of available suppliers and compares the services and costs of obtaining support from the different providers. Independently develops written acquisition plans and other related documentation for review and signature by the responsible government contracting officer. Provides guidance to contracting staff on conducting market research to identify potential sources and contract vehicles. Prepares written documentation for market research. Supports program offices in documenting small business capability analysis. Works with evaluators and government contracting officer to identify pre-negotiation objectives and assist with discussions with offerors. Supports preparation of final contract award documents for signature by the contracting officer and Contracting Officer Representative designation letters. Develops and/or trains contracting specialists in the performance of all pre-award contracting functions that require the use of fixed-price (primarily), cost-reimbursement, or a combination of contract methods and types to procure large, highly complex/high dollar projects, programs, or services where little or no contractual precedent exists. Reviews pre-solicitation procurement documents and works with technical teams to review contract type, terms, execution risk, and development/approval of Government cost estimates. Assists government contract specialist/contracting officers by updating and maintaining official contract files. Prepares correspondence or documentation for signature, distributes those actions to the appropriate offices for action, tracks and provides the status to the contracting officer/ Contracting Officer Representative. Ensures appropriate funding and required waivers, certifications, approvals and compliance have been obtained for purchase requests. Assists the contracting officer with contract audit recommendations in a timely manner, while fully protecting the government's interest. Prepares evaluation documents for the contracting officer from responses to solicitations, including price reasonableness, adequacy of competition, and compliance with solicitations. Assists the contracting officer with price negotiation documents, to include, but not limited to, prices, terms, and conditions. Prepares for the contracting officer award documents, consistent with established award factors and technical board evaluations. Administers contracts by assuring compliance with the terms and conditions of contracts, including resolution of problems concerning the obligations of the parties. Prepares close-out documents to close contracts which encompass review of project officer's certification. Qualifications Education and Experience Minimum education: Bachelor's Degree in business administration, acquisition management, accounting, business administration, economics, or finance. At least 2 years within the past 10 years hands-on work as a contract specialist / contracting officer on federal government contracts, particularly in services and construction/facilities contracting. Requires experience in: Pre-award contracting functions and artifact development supporting solicitations. Experience with awards, negotiations, and review of post-award contracting artifacts and deliverables. Experience with fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, or a combination of contracting methods. Experience conducting negotiations during the procurement process; experience performing post-award functions and price/cost analysis. Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting Program or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Level II or III Certification in Contracting or equivalent preferable. Must possess experience in federal acquisition methods and techniques and understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulations and government procurement policies. Knowledge of the legislation, regulations, and methods used in contracting; and knowledge of business and industry practices, sources of supply, cost factors, and requirements characteristics required. Knowledge of federal methods and techniques for Grants and Cooperative Agreements preferable. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Must be organized, detail-oriented, timely, and customer service oriented. Skills in managing and prioritizing multiple assignments with strict deadlines and ability to coordinate efforts among many offices. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written). Expertise in preparing/presenting information/data via oral briefing(s) and/or by written reports.
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Location : 4 days REMOTE, VA Clearance Requirements: Must possess an active Top Secret security clearance and be eligible for immediate SCI nomination and indoctrination. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Overview We are seeking an experienced Technical Writer for a position located in Reston, VA, with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). This candidate is responsible for providing Systems Engineering & Technical Assistance (SETA) technical documentation oversight for the Operations & Integration (OI) Threat Solutions Division (TSD) technical contract. This organization's contract solves emerging analytical problems through implementation of custom-developed IT capabilities, as well as by operationalizing advanced technologies from public, private, and academic sectors. These capabilities support global situational awareness augmented by focused support to approved initiatives and decisive efforts. The organization's response to emerging threats requires the ability to innovate, adapt, and meet additional as-needed support while leveraging analytical Techniques, Tactics, and Procedures (TTPs) learned from embedded support to Combatant Commands (COCOMs) and tactical operations. Responsibilities The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Produce easily-digestible technical documentation by gathering information from several stakeholders including analysts, engineers, scientists, and program managers. Understand the technical specifications, proposed technical solution, and articulate the solution components via development of a comprehensive technical documentation that meets organizational standards. Ensure documents align with applicable policies, guidance, and industry best practices. Ensure technical writing and documents are tailored to intended audience. Proven ability to translate complex technical requirements and concepts into plain English reports and presentations. Edit deliverables for quality assurance; to include clarity, punctuation, grammar, and content. Manage numerous projects with tight deadlines and be a creative self-starter. Develop and maintain style guides, templates, checklists and other guidance material designed to provide easy access to key information regarding organization documentation requirements, formats and quality standards. Perform complex tasks involving the gathering, analyzing and compiling of data and information into well-written reports and presentations. Manage multiple projects and priorities, and initiate follow up to ensure timely achievement of commitments. Work closely with application developers and architectural engineers regarding user support and requirements. Qualifications Required Skills and Qualifications: A strong understanding of business operations and document workflows. Fluency with DoD industry standard technical summary and reporting techniques. Ability to produce quality work independently or in a group setting. Ability to assist in the capturing of technical requirements, and relay those details back to the government customer and performing contractors. Demonstrated ability to effectively multi-task and manage multiple competing priorities. Strong interpersonal skills with a track record for effectively operating and engaging with leaders and employees at all levels of the organization. Excellent written and oral communication skills and experience developing and presenting complex information to senior Government officials using Microsoft Office Suite applications. Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in English, Writing, Journalism, or degrees that emphasize concise writing of technical material, such as engineering, applied math, or physics. Minimum of 5+ years of Technical Writing/Editing experience. Experience producing and editing reports for a non-technical audience to support multiple stakeholders. Physical Requirements: Employee needs to be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hand(s) to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Most positions require ability to work with a computer for extended periods of time reading, reviewing/analyzing information, and providing recommendations, summaries, and/or reports in written format. Must be able to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing. Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.
Location : 4 days REMOTE, VA Clearance Requirements: Must possess an active Top Secret security clearance and be eligible for immediate SCI nomination and indoctrination. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Overview We are seeking an experienced Technical Writer for a position located in Reston, VA, with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). This candidate is responsible for providing Systems Engineering & Technical Assistance (SETA) technical documentation oversight for the Operations & Integration (OI) Threat Solutions Division (TSD) technical contract. This organization's contract solves emerging analytical problems through implementation of custom-developed IT capabilities, as well as by operationalizing advanced technologies from public, private, and academic sectors. These capabilities support global situational awareness augmented by focused support to approved initiatives and decisive efforts. The organization's response to emerging threats requires the ability to innovate, adapt, and meet additional as-needed support while leveraging analytical Techniques, Tactics, and Procedures (TTPs) learned from embedded support to Combatant Commands (COCOMs) and tactical operations. Responsibilities The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Produce easily-digestible technical documentation by gathering information from several stakeholders including analysts, engineers, scientists, and program managers. Understand the technical specifications, proposed technical solution, and articulate the solution components via development of a comprehensive technical documentation that meets organizational standards. Ensure documents align with applicable policies, guidance, and industry best practices. Ensure technical writing and documents are tailored to intended audience. Proven ability to translate complex technical requirements and concepts into plain English reports and presentations. Edit deliverables for quality assurance; to include clarity, punctuation, grammar, and content. Manage numerous projects with tight deadlines and be a creative self-starter. Develop and maintain style guides, templates, checklists and other guidance material designed to provide easy access to key information regarding organization documentation requirements, formats and quality standards. Perform complex tasks involving the gathering, analyzing and compiling of data and information into well-written reports and presentations. Manage multiple projects and priorities, and initiate follow up to ensure timely achievement of commitments. Work closely with application developers and architectural engineers regarding user support and requirements. Qualifications Required Skills and Qualifications: A strong understanding of business operations and document workflows. Fluency with DoD industry standard technical summary and reporting techniques. Ability to produce quality work independently or in a group setting. Ability to assist in the capturing of technical requirements, and relay those details back to the government customer and performing contractors. Demonstrated ability to effectively multi-task and manage multiple competing priorities. Strong interpersonal skills with a track record for effectively operating and engaging with leaders and employees at all levels of the organization. Excellent written and oral communication skills and experience developing and presenting complex information to senior Government officials using Microsoft Office Suite applications. Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in English, Writing, Journalism, or degrees that emphasize concise writing of technical material, such as engineering, applied math, or physics. Minimum of 5+ years of Technical Writing/Editing experience. Experience producing and editing reports for a non-technical audience to support multiple stakeholders. Physical Requirements: Employee needs to be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hand(s) to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Most positions require ability to work with a computer for extended periods of time reading, reviewing/analyzing information, and providing recommendations, summaries, and/or reports in written format. Must be able to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing. Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.