Mid-Level Contract Support Specialist

DJS Financial Services is seeking three experienced Mid-Level Contract Support Specialists to provide cradle-to-grave federal acquisition support to the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Regional Procurement Office Central, Supplies and Services Division.

In this role, you will assist VA Contracting Officers and Contract Specialists with acquisition activities from initial requirements development through award, contract administration, and closeout. This is an advisory, non-personal services position. The selected candidates will support Government decision-makers but will not make binding decisions or commitments on behalf of the Federal Government.

• Provide cradle-to-grave acquisition support for federal supplies and services procurements.
• Assist with requirements definition, market research, acquisition planning, and acquisition strategy development.
• Draft solicitations, awards, amendments, and related documents in a Government contract-writing system.
• Draft post-award modifications, option-year notices, and other contract administration documents.
• Assist with contractor performance monitoring and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan activities.
• Prepare contract files and supporting documentation for closeout.
• Develop and analyze Independent Government Cost Estimates.
• Research and analyze technical, cost, and pricing information.
• Evaluate pricing data and draft price-reasonableness analyses and recommendations.
• Review and draft acquisition requirements, Statements of Work, and Performance Work Statements.
• Evaluate procurement packages for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Provide acquisition and business guidance to technical experts, requiring activities, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses and research applicable acquisition policies, regulations, and guidance.
• Coordinate with Government leadership, requiring activities, stakeholders, and industry representatives.
• Maintain accurate and complete acquisition documentation in accordance with applicable federal requirements.