Contract Specialist (FAR 36: Construction & A/E) Job Category: Consulting Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Continental US * * * **The Opportunity:** Focusing FAR 36, you will provide proactive support service and assistance with acquisition, and acquisition pre-planning, and management to include planning, pre-award, award, post-award, and closeout actions. Contracting, Procurement, Acquisition Management, and Grants & Agreements support to execute the business arrangements in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) with private industry for a wide variety of supplies, equipment, construction and services needed to meet U.S. Federal Government missions to provide acquisition support services to maintain mission support and customer service. **This position allows for the flexibility to work-from-home during current circumstances.** **Responsibilities:** As a Contract Specialist your responsibilities will include acquisition planning, tracking and reporting; acquisition process analysis and improvement; and acquisition package development (e.g., requirements development, market research and market surveys, estimating and pricing, acquisition plans, other than full and open competition and source selection). You will need to conform with all Government regulations and policies, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and other agency supplemental regulations and policies, as appropriate. Additionally, you will: + Assist in the preparation of Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), market research, sole source documents, Statement of Work (SOW), Statement of Objectives (SOOs), Performance Work Statements (PWS), evaluation criteria, Determination and Findings (D&Fs), Limited Source Justifications and /or other forms of documentation that may need to be submitted to the Contracting Officer for processing of requirements; + Review requirement documents with the program offices for requirement validation and clarity, participate in pre-proposal/Pre-bid conferences as necessary and obtain information from technical officials prior to preparation of the solicitation; + Assess and analyze price and cost proposals, analyze basis of estimates, and select cost or price analysis techniques in compliance with solicitations and applicable regulations; + Assist the Government in reviewing proposals and supporting proposal evaluation activities using the FedSelect tool or other analysis techniques as appropriate for the acquisition. This support includes the drafting of source selection recommendation memorandum and other contractual documents; + Prepare draft solicitation documents, Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Qualifications (RFQ), Request for Proposals (RFP), and Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) solicitation documents, using a template or by developing from scratch, addressed in Applicable Regulations, inclusive of all current and applicable clauses and provisions, etc.; + Publish solicitations on solicitation websites, or other methods as required by applicable regulations; and + Develop requirements documents for construction requirements using Design-Build or Design-Bid-Build project delivery methods and A&E service requirements. **Qualifications** : _Required:_ + Bachelor’s Degree in Business or a related field from an accredited college or university; and + Mid-level position requires at least five (5) years of experience, two (2) years of which in direct support of FAR 36: Construction and/or Architecture and Engineering (A&E) services contracts. If you do not possess a Bachelor’s degree, nine (9) years of experience is required; + Senior-level requires at least 10 (ten) years of experience, four (4) years of which in direct support of FAR 36: Construction and/or Architecture and Engineering (A&E) services contracts. If you do not possess a Bachelor’s degree, fourteen (14) years of experience is required; + Prior experience in the U.S. Government or U.S. Military as one of the following: Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO); Terminating Contracting Officer (TCO); Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO); Contracting Officer (CO); or Procurement Analyst (PA); and + Experience using an electronic contract writing system. _Desired_ : + FAC-C or DAWIA Level I certification in Contracting for the Mid-level position; and + FAC-C or DAWIA Level II certification in Contracting for the Senior-level position​. **_**This position is in support of future opportunities. As we get closer to filling this position, we will be contacting qualified candidates. If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted directly by a recruiter._** This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI. _____________________________________________________________________________ **What You Can Expect:** **A culture of integrity.** At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation. **An environment of trust.** CACI takes pride in fostering a diverse and accessible culture where every individual feels supported to chart their own path. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality. **A focus on continuous growth.** Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy. **Your potential is limitless.** So is ours. Learn more about CACI here. (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/life-at-caci) _____________________________________________________________________________ **Pay Range** : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/employee-benefits) . Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position. The proposed salary range for this position is: $74,600-$156,700 _CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic._