Senior Contract Specialist (15.49) OCT Consulting is a business management and technology consulting firm that supports Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, and Information Technology. Responsibilities and Duties OCT currently has an opening for a Senior Contract Specialist to work with our federal client. The selected candidate will be embedded with the client's contracting department, which plans, awards, and administers fixed-price and cost-type contracts for supplies, services, and information technology. The Senior Contract Specialist will lead complex procurement actions, serve as a peer reviewer for the contractor team, and mentor both contractor and Government staff. This position is contingent upon contract award. Day to day responsibilities include: • Support the full acquisition lifecycle (cradle-to-grave) for complex supplies, services, and information technology, including fixed-price and cost-type contracts, IDIQs, BOAs, BPAs, and task/delivery orders. • Conduct market research and prepare market research memoranda, Justifications and Approvals (J&As), and related acquisition strategy documents; review requirements and sole-source justifications for accuracy. • Prepare Requests for Quotes (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and combined synopsis/solicitations, ensuring all appropriate FAR/DFARS terms and conditions are included; verify funds availability and obtain legal concurrence as required. • Support informal and formal source selections, including Source Selection Plans, evaluation worksheets, conflict-of-interest/non-disclosure documentation, and draft Source Selection Decision Memoranda. • Perform cost and price analysis using advanced Excel (XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP, pivot tables, nested functions, conditional formatting) on large pricing datasets; assist program offices with Independent Government Estimates (IGEs). • Develop pre-negotiation objectives and support the Contracting Officer during negotiations; prepare award documents, COR designation letters, and FPDS-NG reporting. • Prepare SF-30 modifications and option exercises, support contract administration, and assist in resolving contractor performance issues, claims, and closeout. • Work in contract writing and acquisition systems including ePS, SPS/PD2, FPDS-NG, SAM, GSA eBuy/eLibrary/Advantage, and PIEE (CLS, EDA, SPRS, GFP). • Perform to local Procurement Action Lead Time (PALT) standards and complete contractor-to-contractor peer review of all documents prior to Contracting Officer review and signature. • Lead the most complex acquisitions, including source selections, IDIQ/BPA establishment, and complex pricing actions. • Serve as a senior peer reviewer, checking team work products for regulatory accuracy and completeness before submission to the Contracting Officer. • Provide on-the-job training, mentoring, and knowledge sharing to Government and contractor staff, including PowerPoint training materials and job aids. Requirements • Must be a U.S. Citizen • Eight (8) or more years of Government contracting experience, including commercial and non-commercial supplies and services, IDIQs, and task/delivery orders. • Bachelors degree required (Business degree preferred). Education and experience may not be substituted for one another. • DAWIA Contracting Professional certification or equivalent (e.g., DAWIA Level III, FAC-C (new criteria)/FAC-C-DoD, or FAC-C Level III (legacy)). • Demonstrated experience training, mentoring, or knowledge sharing with contracting staff. • Expert knowledge of Federal contracting law, regulations, policies, and precedents sufficient to plan, lead, review, or audit the most complex procurement functions. • Skill in promoting e-commerce and using automated acquisition systems; proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Adobe Acrobat. • Strong advanced Excel skills for price analysis on large datasets. • Preferred: ten (10) or more years of Government contracting experience; experience supporting Department of Defense contracting activities; hands-on experience with ePS. • Must hold an active security clearance at the time of contract award; the investigation will involve a credit, fingerprint, and law enforcement agency check. • Must be able to obtain client facility access credentials (CAC/badge) and wear required safety equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots) in industrial areas. • Location: Full-time, on-site at the client facility. Work hours fall within 0600-1700 ET, Monday through Friday. Telework is permitted only with Government approval. Benefits Benefits OCT offers competitive compensation packages and a full suite of benefits which includes: • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance • Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry leading provider with 3% employer contributions of the employee’s gross salary • Paid Time Off and Standard Government Holidays • Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits • Training Benefits Salary Range: $90,000- $110,000yearly commensurate with experience, education, etc. About OCT Consulting OCT Consulting LLC is a Small Business (SB) providing professional services and information technology solutions to the Federal government and commercial clients. Founded in 2013, we bring the agility of operations and a management team with a track record of leading successful engagements at major Federal government agencies. At OCT we believe in creating a work environment where employees can thrive based on their abilities, skills, and achievements. We are dedicated to providing career growth and professional development based on individual merit and fostering a workplace where everyone’s contributions are valued and recognized.