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The selected candidate will provide acquisition and contracting support services to the United States Coast Guard (USCG), Operational Logistics Command (LOG-9), supporting the Waterways Operation Product Line (WOPL) Aids to Navigation (ATON) Program in Norfolk, Virginia. The position supports approximately 24 ATON contracts involving buoy maintenance, fabrication, lantern procurement, and navigation hardware supporting critical U.S. waterway operations.
Job Responsibility
Provide pre-award and post-award contracting support to USCG Contracting Officers
Conduct market research for assigned acquisition requirements
Develop and issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), and solicitations
Support source selection activities and acquisition evaluations as a non-voting advisor
Assist with cost and price analysis and support negotiation activities
Support contract administration activities, including modifications, discrepancy reports, cure notices, and equitable adjustments
Assist with invoice processing and contract closeout activities
Track acquisition milestones and provide progress reporting
Utilize Coast Guard procurement and financial systems in performance of duties
Maintain compliance with FAR, DHS, and USCG acquisition policies and procedures
Requirements
Minimum five (5) years of federal acquisition and contracting experience
Experience supporting FAR-based acquisitions in a GS-1102 equivalent role or comparable contractor acquisition support role
Experience supporting pre-award and post-award acquisition activities
Experience with cost and price analysis, contract negotiations, and contract administration
Strong knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
Experience supporting best value and LPTA acquisition processes
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work onsite at the Government facility in Norfolk, Virginia
Ability to obtain and maintain required suitability/background investigation
Bachelor's degree or higher
Nice to have
FAC-C Professional certification or equivalent acquisition certification/training
Prior Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or U.S. Coast Guard acquisition support experience
Experience supporting multiple concurrent federal contracts or task orders
Experience using federal procurement and financial management systems