Senior Contracts Specialist

Overview JST is currently seeking a Senior Contracts Specialist to join our team.

This is a full-time position on-site at Lackland AFB, TX.

JST offers a full benefit package, a collaborative work environment and strong company culture.

Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

Senior Contracts Specialist Responsibilities Provides assistance in the formation and administration of service and commodity contracts.

Focus on pre-award support and price/cost analysis functions containing a variety of complexities.

Pre-solicitation support by providing guidance and assistance to PMs/CORs and other customers in the course of developing, preparing, writing, reviewing and editing pre-solicitation packages for submission to the contracting activity for all new and recurring services.

Reviews all pre-solicitation documents and facilitates recommended edits/revisions to the requirements owners (PMs/CORs) to improve consistency with industry best practices, commercial practices and ensure the documentation is compliant with the appropriate regulatory guidance and statutory limitations (e.g., inherently governmental functions and personal services) to include the FAR, DFARS, contract-related Instructions, contracting operating instructions, and any other applicable regulatory guidance.

Ensures documentation is prepared by utilizing the most recent FAR, DoD and local templates provided by the COR or contracting agency.

Provide business recommendations and aid to technical and contracting personnel involved in developing contract packages.

Review requisition package for adequacy and compliance with administrative, regulatory and procedural requirements, consistency with current market practices and conditions and provides recommendations to contracting officer.

Experience with pre-solicitation documentation including, but is not limited to, the documents listed below: Kick-Off Agenda and Acquisition Strategy Kickoff Meeting Sheet Performance Work Statement (PWS), Statements of Work (SOW), and Statement of Objectives (SOO) Contract Data Requirements List/Data Item Description (CDRL/DID) DoD Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254) Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) Market Research Report (MRR) Requirements Authorization Document (RAD) Authority to Advertise (ATA) Electronic Staff Summary Sheet (e-SSS) Assurance of Funds Letter Justification and Approval (J&A) or sole source justification memorandum Technical Evaluation Criteria Factors Late-to-Need Request Letters Determination and Findings (D&F); i.e., personal services, non-DoD agency acquisitions, Unauthorized work locations, etc.

Memoranda of Agreement/Understanding (MOA/MOU) Cooperative Agreements Other Service Designated Official (SDO) Approvals Grants Senior Contracts Specialist Qualifications Bachelor's Degree 5-8 years' experience supporting DoD contracts Must have either DoD or US Air Force Contracting Experience.

Strong working knowledge of the FAR and supplements MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook.

DAWIA II, FAC-C II, CPCM or equivalent or PMP Required Clearances and Screenings MUST have an active secret clearance About Joint Strategic Technologies (JST) No objective is beyond reach!

Joint Strategic Technologies (JST) enables successful mission outcomes from the back office to the battlefield.

Our team includes leading experts from military, government and the private sector, all working together to help federal customers make a difference.

Our goal is to Elevate the Impact that our employees have on our customers and treat every employee as a valued member of our team.

JST empowers employees to make decisions and take-action, thus improving overall organizational growth and employee development.

Culture isn't something you talk about.

It's something you do.

JST is committed to creating a positive environment 'that reaches beyond work and careers' to support every employee's professional and personal objectives.

JST values the well-being of every employee and encourages healthy lifestyles, family activities and community involvement.

JST is a proud equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

JST will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.

Full Time