Contract Services Support Specialist at BB&E in Sumter, SC

BB&E is an employee-owned full service civil and environmental engineering and consulting firm, headquartered in Northville, Michigan, which services both the Federal and Industrial sectors throughout the United States. BB&E team members provide Environmental Consulting, Facilities Engineering and Program/Project Management Services to Federal and private sectors.

Position Summary

BB&E is currently looking for a Contract Services Support Specialist to provide technical support to the U.S. Army Central (USARCENT) located at Shaw Air Force Base (AFB), SC. This is a full-time on-site position at Shaw AFB, SC.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide contracting support in documenting program files, cost estimating, and facilitating program management reviews
• Assist in the implementation of actions involving requirements determination, acquisition of equipment and materials, control and accountability of property, equipment, inventory, input, process, and cataloging and storage management
• Compare quantitative cost and benefit information for alternative solutions for facility projects or requirements through an EA process conforming to the provisions of DA PAM 415-3, Economic Analysis: Description and Methods
• Perform research of MILSTRIP and commercial logistics requirements
• Interface with military personnel, DOD Civilians, and Contractor personnel

Key Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and a DoD active secret clearance is required.

• Knowledge and Competencies

  • U.S. Army acquisition, contracting, and logistics principles, policies, and procedures.
  • Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other applicable federal procurement regulations.
  • Contract administration principles, contract documentation, and contract file management.
  • Cost estimating methodologies, life-cycle cost analysis, and economic analysis techniques.
  • Department of the Army Pamphlet (DA PAM) 415-3, Economic Analysis: Description and Methods.
  • Military Standard Requisitioning and Issue Procedures (MILSTRIP) and military supply chain processes.
  • Property accountability, inventory control, cataloging, and warehouse management principles.
  • Government equipment and asset management requirements.
  • Requirements development and acquisition planning processes.
  • Meeting preparation, coordination, and execution
  • Proficient with the entire Microsoft Office suite including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook in addition to Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
  • Time management

• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Software: Proficiency using MS Office Suite Applications, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat.

• Self-Starter: Highly motivated, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines autonomously

Experience & Education

• Experience: Must have at least ten (10) years of experience in contracting services support work with a High School Diploma or equivalent.

  • At least five (5) years of experience in administrative work with an Associate’s Degree.
  • At least three (3) years of experience in administrative work with a Bachelor's Degree.

• Education: A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to talk or hear, both in person and by telephone.
• Ability to use hands to handle or feel objects or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

Benefits

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation packages
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan – BB&E is 100% employee-owned!
• Discretionary bonus
• *Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with health care concierge
• *Employer provided Short-Term & Long-Term disability
• *Employer provided Life insurance
• *Employee options for supplemental life, supplemental accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and Identity theft protection benefits
• *Generous PTO plus 11 paid holidays
• Traditional & Roth 401(k) options with fully vested employer match
• Tuition reimbursement & professional development
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet insurance discount

*Applies only to full-time employees

BB&E is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

BB&E supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on several factors, including job responsibilities, relevant experience, education, certifications, technical skills, security clearance status, geographic location, market conditions, internal equity, and contract-specific requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process