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    "description_html": "<span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Job Title:</span></span></b><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"> Contract Specialist</span></span></span></span><br><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Location:</span></span></b><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"> Falls Church, VA<br><b>Clearance:</b> Public Trust<br><b>Type:</b> Full-time</span></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">About VivSoft: </span></b></span></span><br><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">VivSoft is a mission-driven technology company specializing in Cloud, DevSecOps, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Experience. We are a diverse team of innovators focused on creating open, scalable, and automated solutions that drive digital transformation in federal space. Our work culture fosters collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning.</span></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Job Summary: </span></span></b></span></span><br><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">We are seeking an experienced Federal Procurement Specialist with strong expertise in federal acquisition and contracting processes to support procurement operations within a federal or Department of Defense (DoD) environment. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DFARS, and DoD acquisition directives, with the ability to manage the full procurement lifecycle from acquisition planning through contract award and administration.</span></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">This role requires a detail-oriented professional capable of performing cost and price analysis, resolving complex procurement challenges, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting acquisition strategies in a fast-paced federal environment.</span></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Key Responsibilities:</span></span></b></span></span></span><ul><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Manage all phases of the federal procurement lifecycle, including acquisition planning, solicitation development, proposal evaluation, contract award, administration, modifications, and closeout.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Support pre-award and post-award contracting activities in accordance with federal acquisition regulations.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Develop acquisition strategies, procurement documentation, and contract files.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Prepare solicitations, Statements of Work (SOW), Justifications & Approvals (J&A), and evaluation documentation.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Apply and interpret FAR, DFARS, and DoD acquisition policies to ensure procurement compliance.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Ensure acquisition activities comply with federal procurement regulations, agency policies, and contractual requirements.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Support audits, procurement reviews, and compliance assessments.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Conduct cost and price analysis of vendor proposals and quotations.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Evaluate pricing structures and develop negotiation objectives.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Support source selection activities and proposal evaluations.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Analyze procurement data to support acquisition decisions and negotiation strategies.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Collaborate with program managers, contracting officers, finance teams, legal counsel, and technical stakeholders.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Communicate procurement recommendations, acquisition risks, and contract status updates.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Provide guidance to internal teams on procurement procedures and acquisition planning.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Utilize Microsoft Office Suite to develop reports, procurement documentation, and acquisition tracking materials.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Use PD2 (Procurement Desktop-Defense) or equivalent federal procurement systems for acquisition management activities.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Maintain accurate procurement records and contract documentation.</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Required Skills & Experience:</span></span></b></span></span></span><ul><li><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Bachelor’s or master’s degree.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Minimum 5 years of federal procurement or contracting experience supporting GS-1102 functions or equivalent.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and DoD acquisition directives.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Experience managing the complete procurement lifecycle.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Experience conducting price analysis and cost analysis for federal procurements.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><strong><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Preferred Qualifications:</span></span></span></span></strong></span><ul><li><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Experience supporting DoD procurement programs.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Experience with PD2 (Procurement Desktop-Defense).</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">FAC-C or DAWIA contracting certification.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Experience with source selection and negotiation support.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Knowledge of contract closeout and contract administration processes.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Experience supporting simplified acquisitions, competitive procurements, and task order management.</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Benefits:  </span></span></b></span></span></span><ul><li><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (Healthcare benefits are 100% employer-paid for employees only)  </span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Life Insurance  </span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Paid Time Off (Flexible/Combined PTO, Bereavement Leave, 11 Company Paid Holidays)  </span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">401K Retirement Plan with employer match  </span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Professional Development Training Reimbursement </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul>",
    "description_text": "Job Title: Contract Specialist\n Location:  Falls Church, VA\n Clearance: Public Trust\n Type: Full-time\n About VivSoft:\n VivSoft is a mission-driven technology company specializing in Cloud, DevSecOps, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Experience. We are a diverse team of innovators focused on creating open, scalable, and automated solutions that drive digital transformation in federal space. Our work culture fosters collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning.\n Job Summary:\n We are seeking an experienced Federal Procurement Specialist with strong expertise in federal acquisition and contracting processes to support procurement operations within a federal or Department of Defense (DoD) environment. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DFARS, and DoD acquisition directives, with the ability to manage the full procurement lifecycle from acquisition planning through contract award and administration.\n This role requires a detail-oriented professional capable of performing cost and price analysis, resolving complex procurement challenges, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting acquisition strategies in a fast-paced federal environment.\n Key Responsibilities: Manage all phases of the federal procurement lifecycle, including acquisition planning, solicitation development, proposal evaluation, contract award, administration, modifications, and closeout.\n Support pre-award and post-award contracting activities in accordance with federal acquisition regulations.\n Develop acquisition strategies, procurement documentation, and contract files.\n Prepare solicitations, Statements of Work (SOW), Justifications & Approvals (J&A), and evaluation documentation.\n Apply and interpret FAR, DFARS, and DoD acquisition policies to ensure procurement compliance.\n Ensure acquisition activities comply with federal procurement regulations, agency policies, and contractual requirements.\n Support audits, procurement reviews, and compliance assessments.\n Conduct cost and price analysis of vendor proposals and quotations.\n Evaluate pricing structures and develop negotiation objectives.\n Support source selection activities and proposal evaluations.\n Analyze procurement data to support acquisition decisions and negotiation strategies.\n Collaborate with program managers, contracting officers, finance teams, legal counsel, and technical stakeholders.\n Communicate procurement recommendations, acquisition risks, and contract status updates.\n Provide guidance to internal teams on procurement procedures and acquisition planning.\n Utilize Microsoft Office Suite to develop reports, procurement documentation, and acquisition tracking materials.\n Use PD2 (Procurement Desktop-Defense) or equivalent federal procurement systems for acquisition management activities.\n Maintain accurate procurement records and contract documentation.\n Required Skills & Experience: Bachelor’s or master’s degree.\n Minimum 5 years of federal procurement or contracting experience supporting GS-1102 functions or equivalent.\n Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and DoD acquisition directives.\n Experience managing the complete procurement lifecycle.\n Experience conducting price analysis and cost analysis for federal procurements.\n Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.\n Excellent written and verbal communication skills.\n Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.\n Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting DoD procurement programs.\n Experience with PD2 (Procurement Desktop-Defense).\n FAC-C or DAWIA contracting certification.\n Experience with source selection and negotiation support.\n Knowledge of contract closeout and contract administration processes.\n Experience supporting simplified acquisitions, competitive procurements, and task order management.\n Benefits:   Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (Healthcare benefits are 100% employer-paid for employees only)\n Life Insurance\n Paid Time Off (Flexible/Combined PTO, Bereavement Leave, 11 Company Paid Holidays)\n 401K Retirement Plan with employer match\n Professional Development Training Reimbursement",
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      "description": "<span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Job Title:</span></span></b><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"> Contract Specialist</span></span></span></span><br><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Location:</span></span></b><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"> Falls Church, VA<br><b>Clearance:</b> Public Trust<br><b>Type:</b> Full-time</span></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">About VivSoft: </span></b></span></span><br><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">VivSoft is a mission-driven technology company specializing in Cloud, DevSecOps, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Experience. We are a diverse team of innovators focused on creating open, scalable, and automated solutions that drive digital transformation in federal space. Our work culture fosters collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning.</span></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Job Summary: </span></span></b></span></span><br><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">We are seeking an experienced Federal Procurement Specialist with strong expertise in federal acquisition and contracting processes to support procurement operations within a federal or Department of Defense (DoD) environment. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DFARS, and DoD acquisition directives, with the ability to manage the full procurement lifecycle from acquisition planning through contract award and administration.</span></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">This role requires a detail-oriented professional capable of performing cost and price analysis, resolving complex procurement challenges, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting acquisition strategies in a fast-paced federal environment.</span></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Key Responsibilities:</span></span></b></span></span></span><ul><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Manage all phases of the federal procurement lifecycle, including acquisition planning, solicitation development, proposal evaluation, contract award, administration, modifications, and closeout.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Support pre-award and post-award contracting activities in accordance with federal acquisition regulations.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Develop acquisition strategies, procurement documentation, and contract files.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Prepare solicitations, Statements of Work (SOW), Justifications & Approvals (J&A), and evaluation documentation.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Apply and interpret FAR, DFARS, and DoD acquisition policies to ensure procurement compliance.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Ensure acquisition activities comply with federal procurement regulations, agency policies, and contractual requirements.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Support audits, procurement reviews, and compliance assessments.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Conduct cost and price analysis of vendor proposals and quotations.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Evaluate pricing structures and develop negotiation objectives.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Support source selection activities and proposal evaluations.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Analyze procurement data to support acquisition decisions and negotiation strategies.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Collaborate with program managers, contracting officers, finance teams, legal counsel, and technical stakeholders.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Communicate procurement recommendations, acquisition risks, and contract status updates.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Provide guidance to internal teams on procurement procedures and acquisition planning.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Utilize Microsoft Office Suite to develop reports, procurement documentation, and acquisition tracking materials.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Use PD2 (Procurement Desktop-Defense) or equivalent federal procurement systems for acquisition management activities.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Maintain accurate procurement records and contract documentation.</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Required Skills & Experience:</span></span></b></span></span></span><ul><li><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Bachelor’s or master’s degree.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Minimum 5 years of federal procurement or contracting experience supporting GS-1102 functions or equivalent.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and DoD acquisition directives.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Experience managing the complete procurement lifecycle.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Experience conducting price analysis and cost analysis for federal procurements.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><strong><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Preferred Qualifications:</span></span></span></span></strong></span><ul><li><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Experience supporting DoD procurement programs.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Experience with PD2 (Procurement Desktop-Defense).</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">FAC-C or DAWIA contracting certification.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Experience with source selection and negotiation support.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Knowledge of contract closeout and contract administration processes.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Experience supporting simplified acquisitions, competitive procurements, and task order management.</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Benefits:  </span></span></b></span></span></span><ul><li><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (Healthcare benefits are 100% employer-paid for employees only)  </span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Life Insurance  </span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Paid Time Off (Flexible/Combined PTO, Bereavement Leave, 11 Company Paid Holidays)  </span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">401K Retirement Plan with employer match  </span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Professional Development Training Reimbursement </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul>",
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