Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPeridot is seeking to hire a Contract Specialist to support an ongoing federal contract at Andrews AFB, MD. Interested, secret cleared candidates, please email your resume, desired salary, and contact info.Job Title: Contract SpecialistJob Location: Andrews AFB, MD (5 days a week onsite)Clearance: Active SecretEducation Requirement: Possess a bachelor’s degree and 4 years of Service Acquisition experience in the Department of Defense (DoD), Industry or Civilian Agencies. The Journeyman Contracting Support Specialists shall also possess a Legacy Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement (DAWIA) Level II in Contracting, Legacy Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Level II, or Certified Federal Contract Manager.Cradle-to-Grave Contracting Support. The Contractor shall utilize the most effective medium for communicating with supported official(s) and stakeholders (i.e. email is not always effective and phone/in-person should be considered). The Contractor shall document exhaustive communication attempts leading up to Government delay, especially for requirement package receipt. The Contractor shall:Collect, draft, review, maintain, and retain contract file documentation.Collect requirement package(s) documentation for contract file from stakeholders (e.g. Mission Partner, AFDW/PKP, SAF/MG, Finance). Requirement package documentation includes Requirement Approval Document (RAD), Performance Work Statement (PWS), Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE), manpower review and validation documents, Market Research Report (MRR), DD Form 254, and funding. Participate in Multi-Functional Teams (MFT) and liaise with stakeholders and supported official(s).Support acquisition/contract documentation for supported official(s), to include, but not limited to, drafting, reviewing, and updating. Documents include requirement package documentation, Acquisition Strategy Panel (ASP) briefing slides, Acquisition Plan (AP), Business/Contract Clearance form(s), Request for Proposal (RFP), and contract “award”.Review all documentation as required by supported official.Maintain contract file documentation in accordance with (IAW) law, regulation, and local policy. Current contract file repository is Contract File Share (KTFS), a web-based system.Retain contract file or specific documents.Perform all pre-award and post-award functions with direction from supported official for cradle-to-grave contracting. Enable supported official in meeting critical dates (e.g. milestones, contract actions). Utilizing the supported official’s agreed upon tracker or milestone chart, draft contract file documents pertinent to the upcoming milestone or contract action, allowing for standard review time by supported official(s). Milestones include, but are not limited to, Package Receipt, Early Strategy and Issues Session (ESIS), ASP, Solicitation, and Evaluation. Contract actions include, but are not limited to, contract award and contract modification (e.g. exercise of options). For the purposes of this PWS, “milestones” and “contract actions” are synonymous terms.Pre-award functions include, but are not limited to, researching markets (e.g. market research), coordinating with stakeholders (e.g. Small Business Government Representative), publicizing contract actions, soliciting requirements, and drafting evaluation of offeror’s proposal(s), and drafting awards.Post-award functions include, but are not limited to, contract administration, contract actions (e.g. modification) and contract closeout. Company DescriptionDiscover exciting opportunities with Peridot Solutions, a leading government contracting firm. Join our team and be part of meaningful projects that contribute to the success of vital government initiatives. At Peridot, we value simplicity, collaboration, and excellence. If you're ready to make a positive impact in the world of government contracting, we invite you to explore rewarding career possibilities with us.Company DescriptionDiscover exciting opportunities with Peridot Solutions, a leading government contracting firm. Join our team and be part of meaningful projects that contribute to the success of vital government initiatives. At Peridot, we value simplicity, collaboration, and excellence. If you're ready to make a positive impact in the world of government contracting, we invite you to explore rewarding career possibilities with us.