Contract Specialist at CACI International Inc in Amarillo, TX

Job Title: Contract Specialist

Job Category: Consulting

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: Local

* * *

The Opportunity: Are you ready to play a key role in delivering impactful solutions for Federal Government customers?

We're looking for experienced and highly motivated individuals to help lead the delivery of services, construction, and research and development requirements for Federal Government customers. As a Contract Specialist you will provide resolutions to an assortment of problems of moderately complex scope and will contribute to the fulfillment of projects and organizational objectives.

Work Locations: Oklahoma City, OK; Amarillo, TX; or Lubbock, TX​

Responsibilities:

As a Contract Specialist you will:

• Perform contract awards and administration tasks
• Work all aspects of implementing compliant procurements in accordance with the approved procurement system
• Execute formation, bid, evaluation, award, administration, and closeout of various types of large, highly complex purchase orders/contracts/subcontracts for goods and/or services
• Anticipate and resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways
• Participate in long-term planning activities with functional organizations involving multiple procurements requiring knowledge of acquisition strategies, procurement staffing capabilities and lead time requirements
• Effectively work with Legal Counsel in the prevention and resolution of subcontract issues and disputes formation, bid, evaluation, award, and administration of various types of purchase orders/subcontracts for goods and/or services
• Development of solicitations
• Negotiate, award, manage and administer purchase orders/subcontracts
• Interface with functional units, customers, auditors, and subcontractors
• Provide purchase orders/contract/subcontract interpretations and assist with financial, legal or technical issues, as required

Qualifications:

Required:

• Five (5) to twelve (12) years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience
• DAWIA certification in contracting or FAC-C; or, equivalent experience and training
• Demonstrated experience in administration of large, small, and moderate size procurements
• Working knowledge of change management procedures pertaining to requests for proposals (RFPs) and modifications to purchase orders/contracts/subcontracts, and dispute resolution
• Familiarity with the Department of Labor Requirements for the Service Contract Act
• Demonstrated experience in commercial and/or government contracting;
• Demonstrated experience in the formation, negotiation, award, and administration of all types of purchase orders/subcontracts within a multi-functional environment
• Demonstrated experience in developing and negotiating a variety of subcontract types, fee arrangements, terms, and conditions
• Demonstrated ability to interface with individual customers representing one or more affected organizations
• Ability to effectively communicate in both an oral and written manner with both internal and external customers of varying professional level; and Ability to work in a fast paced, ever changing environment with numerous deadlines and expectations

Desired:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree from an accredited institution, in a related discipline
• Construction contract administration experience
• Demonstrated experience with eSourcing/eAuctions preparatory to the execution of procurements
• Demonstrated experience with SAP Ariba or other automated purchasing systems
• Broad understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations and their application
• Recent hands-on experience in Federal Government contract management

**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.

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 values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. 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.

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.

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: $68,400-$143,700

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.