Work Category- Full-Time Location-Charlottesville, VA Clearance- Must have an active Top-Secret or higher and must be able to obtain a SCI nomination and pass a Polygraph within 90 days of employment

Job Summary:

ZelTech is seeking a Contract Specialist to support Government Contracting Officers/Specialist, CORS, and program/project managers. This candidate will facilitate the planning preparation, coordination, quality checking, editing and tracking of acquisition actions to procure a wide range of materials and services in accordance with federal DoD acquisition and financial management regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Perform market research, analysis and preparation of cost estimates in support of life cycle acquisition activities.
• Support Project Officers (and CORs) in the development of contractual documents for PR packages.
• Review PR packages for formatting, consistency, appropriate markings, ensure correct template is used, and review CDRLs (DD 1423-2).
• Examine and evaluate budget estimates for completeness, accuracy and conformance with procedures and regulations.
• Track, update, and report on budget execution. Input accurate and timely project costs into DIA accounting systems.
• Identify deficiencies in the flow of and collect missing information.
• Interpret reports from varied accounting systems to include DIA-unique systems.
• Support establishment and implementation of SOPs to support program management reviews and financial and performance audits.
• Support ATI personnel with special projects to include scheduling and agenda preparation for visitors.
• Establish and maintain files of official Government documentation in both paper and electronic form to be readily accessible and searchable.
• Plan and implement internal business processes to ensure the successful completion of operational tasking.
• Create and maintain contract files and documentation.
• Participate in trade studies to solve technical problems and identify preferred solutions.
• Participate in technical reviews to assess project progress from design through development and delivery.
• Serve as a critical user team member on Division wide, multidisciplinary efforts that involve critical IT issues.
• Comply with CCAFS industrial hygiene requirements. Conduct research as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned to accomplish the customer mission

Requirements:

• Must be a US citizen.
• Must have an active Top-Secret or higher security clearance andmust obtain a SCI nomination and pass a Polygraph within 90 days of employment.
• Must have a BA/BS degree or higher in a relevant field.
• In lieu of degree, five (5) or more years of relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFAR and acquisition planning.
• Experience with Cost Type contracts along with RandD contracting.
• Must be familiar with working in Federal government Information Systems (IS) environments to include Department of Defense (DOD), Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), and other relevant agencies or organizations.
• Must be able to successfully work in a high tempo environment creating efficient well documented and successful design solutions resolving unique issues.
• During the life cycle of a project, must be able to communicate clearly with clients in order to explain the progress and results of the work to them.
• Must have the ability to multi-task and set priorities within a team environment.
• Experience administering cost plus, time and material, and firm fixed price contracts.
• Experience in DoD contracting. FAR and DFAR knowledge and familiarity.
• Knowledge of acquisition process. Ability to coordinate consultants and purchase orders. DAWIA Level II Certification.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Effective communicator.
• Work well independently or as part of a group.
• Good writing skills, as there may be a requirement to write r ports.
• Successful background and drug screening check.

Preferred Requirements:

• Five (5) or more years of experience performing contract administration.
• Level III DAWIA or FAC-C certification in the field of contracting or its equivalent.
• Experience using the government Contract Management System (CMS)

Physical Demands or Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The majority ofthe time is spent in an office setting. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance, vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. Frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear.

About ZelTech

ZelTech is a minority owned small business (NAICS 541715) specializing in customer threat reduction. We provide a full spectrum of threat reduction services from planning, training, operations, RandD, advising, and solution prototyping across our services and solutions business groups. We combine best of breed engineering practices, subject matter expertise, design services, computer science, and data analytics with innovative approaches in artificial intelligence and machine learning, AR/VR, RandD, and physics-based modeling and simulation providing tailored solutions addressing our customers unique threat requirements.

Our Mission

We provide customers with the knowledge, tools, and solutions needed for correct and timely decisions and effective actions to help ensure U.S. national security.

Diversity Workforce

ZelTech team members represent a wide range of backgrounds, skills, experience, and personalities bound together by common objectives and mutual respect. You will join a caring community of professional, including manymilitary veteranswho challenge and support each other in seeking the right solutions to important matters.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k immediate vesting with company match Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account with company contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bonuses for performance
• Voluntary life/accidental death and dismemberment
• Educational assistance and special training programs
• Voluntary benefits (accidental, critical illness, whole life)
• Group life insurance (Company paid)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (Company paid)
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Leave, Jury Duty, and Military Leave
• Health and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Employee discounts on various services and products

Equal Opportunities

ZelTech is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, military status, genetic predisposition, or any other basis protected by law.