Junior Contracts Support Specialist

Remote Opportunity -- (US Citizenship required to obtain security clearance.)

Teracore is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) classified management consulting and information technology services firm. We are committed to creating and maintaining a corporate environment and culture that promotes long-term employment. Diverse talents help us to achieve the missions and objectives of our customers. We hope we can partner together to achieve those goals.

Project Background:

Regional Procurement Office West (RPOW) Acquisition Support provides acquisition services to seven contracting offices within the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Position Description:

The services include but are not limited to the following: “cradle-to-grave” acquisition functions including pre-award functions, post-award functions, price & cost analysis, preparation of award documents and supporting documentation, contract administration, and other related non inherently governmental functions.

Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Develop, award and administer limited contract types with some supervision and oversight
• Perform “cradle to grave” acquisition functions (pre-award to closeout)
• Review procurement requests to ensure compliance
• Develop solicitation documents and other contractual documentation (ie. D&Fs, justifications, solicitation amendments, supporting memoranda)

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience with Federal Contracting experience
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing
• Documented experience of pre- and post-award acquisitions processes
• Familiar with FAR and VAAR based procurements

Desired Skills:

• Strong communication skills (i.e. ability to speak clearly and succinctly to matters pertaining to the work being performed); particularly with Federal staff and Contracting personnel
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as take on individual projects
• Multi-tasking and reasoning skills to delegate and prioritize workload

At Teracore, we support, depend and thrive on differences for the benefit of our associates and customers. Teracore is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based solely on a person's merit and professional qualifications directly related to job competence.

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