Senior Contract Specialist with Security Clearance

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Job description

As a recognized leader in real estate and facilities services, The Building People provides innovative solutions that integrate technology, buildings, and people through strategic thought leadership and expertise. We enhance our customers' ability to build a culture that optimizes performance in the built environment. Our strategy leads clients towards the future of facilities through a connected real estate model that propagates new norms to deliver organizational efficiency, sustainability, and savings. Real estate and the facilities landscape are changing. Join us, and we will lead this change together. Our top priority is hiring and retaining top talent in all areas of our organization. At The Building People, our goal is to foster integrity and a work culture that motivates and inspires employees to succeed. We are excited that our team is growing rapidly, which means we need you! The Building People's Market Offerings and Business Lines include: Real Estate & Workplace Facilities Management & Maintenance Engineering & Construction Management Energy & Environmental Technology Integration Sustainability & Smart Buildings Human Capital Mission Support Job Description The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a Senior Contract Specialist with the Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). The Senior Contract Specialist will assist with the acquisition and administration activities for a broad range of agency-wide contracts and acquisition vehicles. Shall provide overall business analysis recommendations and reports for this project. Shall have demonstrated ability to ensure reports and deliverables meet expectations, are of outstanding quality, and interface with senior Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration and contractor managers. Shall provide expert contracting consultation and program analytical activities. Shall review project execution regularly (at least quarterly) to ensure contractual and financial objectives of support service contractors are completed. Shall demonstrate evidence of possessing excellent oral and written communications skills, as well as proven ability to meet deadlines and perform under pressure in an uncertain environment. Individual must have demonstrated expertise in the following areas: Contracting procedures, types, and methods, including formal advertising, fixed-price, cost contracting, and use of special provisions and incentives to enable the buyer to plan and carry out contracting assignments. Industry which furnishes requirements to determine availability of sources and to analyze the effects on agency requirements of industrial developments, seasonal price trends, economic factors affecting supply and transportation costs. Contract life cycle support ranging from day-to-day administration to program assistance and acquisition planning, and performance metrics. Contract management, and/or project support management. Managing level of effort, support services contracts, and coordination of technical and business management between organizational entities. Contracting techniques including management principles ranging from conceptualizing, planning, design, project development, and understanding of cost, scheduling and control measures. Managing subcontractors and consultants. Cost and price analysis techniques to perform a variety of computations relative to labor and other direct costs, indirect costs, specification requirements and charges for preparation and dissemination of contract deliverables to determine the best value for the Government. Negotiation techniques and skill in devising negotiation strategies to deal with contractors in resolving such problems as reducing costs, adjusting delivery schedules, and negotiating in sole source environments. Performs other related duties as assigned Skills & Requirements Required Experience & Skills Ten (10) years of direct supporting the federal acquisition processes, including assistance with all types of contracts (FFP, cost-reimbursement, and T&M) Microsoft Office Suite Preferred Experience & Skills Strong interpersonal/social skills; proven staff officer/contractor support excellence. Excellent oral and written communications skills, as well as proven ability to meet deadlines and perform under pressure in an uncertain environment. Required Education Bachelor's degree from an accredited university (Education can be substituted with proven 2 to 5 years of specialized experience) Qualifications Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Competitive benefits for eligible employees include: Medical & Rx Dental Vision Flexible Spending Accounts 401(k) Retirement Plan Life Insurance/AD&D Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability Paid Time Off Holiday Pay All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address. For more information, view the EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency Statement . Powered by Hirebridge

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