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As well as assist contracting officers in the development of solutions, recommendations, processes, and specialized instruments such as grants, task orders, cooperative agreements, and other transactions.</span></p><p style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><strong>Compensation &amp; Benefits:</strong></span></p><ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Estimated Starting Salary Range for <strong>Contracts Specialist</strong>: $90,000-$100,000 per year.</span></li><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">&nbsp;Pay commensurate with experience.</span></li><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided.&nbsp;</span></li><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.&nbsp;</span></li></ul><p style=\"line-height: normal;\">&nbsp;</p><p style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><strong>Contracts Specialist Responsibilities Include:&nbsp;</strong></span></p><ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Provide support for both the F-22 FTU Beddown and all other 633d CONS requirements/projects as appropriate leadership and mission dictates/requires, to include Langley AFB and Fort Eustis projects.</span></li><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Provide Contract Management Support to satisfy the contracting objectives of Joint Base Langley-Eustis, by utilizing standard procurement methods as outlined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), FAR supplements for the Department of Defense (DOD), the United States Air Force (USAF) supplements, as well as local policy and guidance.</span></li><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Duties include but are not limited to the following responsibilities: Mentorship &amp; Training, Contract Review Committee, Contract Management Support, and Miscellaneous Additional Duties.</span><ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\"><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">MENTORSHIP &amp; TRAINING: Communicate with civilian and military personnel in order to professionally provide business advice and guidance to others on contracting work and will prepare correspondence and training as required.</span></li><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">CONTRACT REVIEW COMMITTEE: Review solicitation, contract award or contract modification for contractual sufficiency to include all supporting documentation in accordance with the FAR and all its supplements, to include the Air Force Installation Contracting Center (AFICC) Mandatory Procedures and 633 CONS policy.</span></li><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">CONTRACT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT: Contract Management Support tasks include but are not limited to the following:</span><ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\"><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Pre-Award - Provide guidance and technical assistance to base personnel who are involved in planning and developing specifications, descriptions, and performance work statements. 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As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and <strong>serving</strong> the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about <strong>CNSP</strong>, visit cherokee-federal.com.</span></p><p style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><strong>#CherokeeFederal #LI-RA2 #AppC2&nbsp;</strong></span></p><p style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Similar searchable job titles 5 times:</span></p><ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Contract Administrator</span></li><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Contract Manager</span></li><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Contract Analyst</span></li><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Contract Coordinator</span></li><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Contract Negotiator</span></li></ul><p style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Keywords:</span></p><ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Contracts</span></li><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">level II Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP)</span></li><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA)&nbsp;</span></li><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">FAR</span></li><li style=\"line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Management</span></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p style=\"background-color: white;\"><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><strong>Legal Disclaimer:&nbsp;</strong>Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee-federal.com/careers for information regarding our Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Statement, and Accommodation request.</span></p><p style=\"background-color: white;\"><a name=\"_Hlk146030743\"><span style=\"color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.</span></a></p><p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen AND an active Common Access Card (CAC) clearance</span></span></p><p>&nbsp;</p>",
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