Mid Contract Specialist

Associate II - Client Delivery Track
Independent contributors who apply competencies to routine challenges, demonstrate
consistency in standard tasks, and begin identifying opportunities to improve processes, outcomes, or team effectiveness

• Manages standard work-streams and independently applies the competency to adapt deliverables based on task needs, client expectations, or process improvements.
• Addresses moderately complex tasks that require judgment and situational awareness.
• Works independently on day-to-day assignments and seeks support only for novel challenges.
• Coordinates with internal teams and may engage directly with clients or stakeholders.
• Improves work quality, team efficiency, or client satisfaction through consistent delivery.

Job Summary:
Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation and administration of major contracts or subcontracts for Department of Defense (DoD) and civilian agencies and departments.  Analyzes estimates of service, material, equipment and production costs.  Monitors company performance for conformance to original proposal and maintain continual reviews to ensure that all terms and conditions are met and that the contract is in accordance with legal requirements, customer specifications and government regulations.  Prepares special reports and analyses as required.  May provide work leadership for lower-level employees.  

Essential Function:

• Directs the development, revision and update of acquisition documentation related to ACAT programs (Acquisition Strategy/Acquisition Plans, Acquisition Plan Baselines, Life Cycle Sustainment Plans, Material Fielding Plans, IUID, and Disposal Plans);
• Provides expert professional acquisition management support for DOD and civilian agencies and departments

• Customer engagement and documentation planning and management
• Identifies and assesses program risks (i.e., cost, schedule, technical);
• Provides recommendations regarding milestone compliance and validates readiness status;
• Expert applied knowledge of all phases of the acquisition cycle (DODI 5000 series of directives and instructions) and Department-level guidance / policy / processes for ACAT I – IV programs
• Develops reports / briefings / point papers and provide supporting analysis for program positions with respect to progress, budgets, contract compliance and quality; and
• Engages with peers, senior military, and civilian staff to accomplish action items and support assignments.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Experience with Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) program structures;
• Ability to manage work teams / Meet schedules / Oversee Quality Compliance;
• Ability to work independently and in small teams to meet deadlines;
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS rules
• Familiarity with Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) creation, management, and verification on current and future contracts
• Familiarity with Future Years Defense Program (FYDP) policies and practices
• Familiarity with Department of Defense's PPBE (Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution) and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) cycles

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• DAWIA certification (Program Mgmt. / Life Cycle Logistics / etc.);
• Proficiency with MS Excel / MS Word / MS PowerPoint / SharePoint; and
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Required Education and Related Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree, +4 years of acquisition experience, preferably in a systems acquisition environment, or with DOD programs;
• Ability to manage work teams / Meet schedules / Oversee Quality Compliance;
• Ability to work independently and in small teams to meet deadlines;
• Proficiency with MS Excel / MS Word / MS PowerPoint / SharePoint; and
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Physical Job Requirements

• This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position (standing and/or seated) more than half the time
• This position requires the ability to spend more than half the time viewing computer monitors
• May be required to lift up to 25 pounds

Clearance and Citizenship Requirements

• US Citizenship is required
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance

Telework Availability

• This position is a hybrid telework position with 2-3 days onsite at customer location and as required determined by customer requirements.

Primary Work Location

• Customer site, 105 Tech Parkway, Stafford, VA

 Salary Range:

• Salary Range: $65,000-$80,000

Travel Requirements

• This position has travel requirements up to 20%

Other Duties

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Disability Specifications

• Digital Cloak will make reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Digital Cloak is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Digital Cloak is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.  Digital Cloak is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.  If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email recruiting@digitalcloak.net.  We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.