Contract Specialist

The Opportunity:
Join a missiondriven team supporting the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). As a Contract Specialist you will play a critical role in managing cradletograve procurement actions that directly support public transportation programs nationwide. Youll apply your acquisition expertise in a collaborative environment where your work helps strengthen federal transit initiatives and improve mobility across the country.


Responsibilities:
In this role you will support and execute the full federal acquisition lifecycle including planning solicitation evaluation award and contract administration. You will:

• Provide acquisition expertise across procurement phases including acquisition planning market research solicitation development (RFPs/RFQs) and review of SOWs SOOs and PWSs.
• Prepare or review preprocurement packages and maintain accurate documentation on contractual actions.
• Support and contribute to the administration of IDIQs BPAs contracts and task delivery call and purchase orders.
• Apply knowledge of multiple contract types such as FFP Cost Reimbursable LH and T&M.
• Assist with cost/price analysis contract modifications terminations/defaults and closeout activities.
• Perform recurring and predefined contract administration duties.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex acquisition issues validate data and support advertising soliciting evaluating awarding and administering contractual actions.
• Prepare contractual actions using federal acquisition egovernment tools and assist with additional acquisition tasks assigned by the COR.

• Actively participate as a contributing team member assessing contractual requirements and offering meaningful recommendations.
• Communicate acquisition lifecycle phases effectively to stakeholders to prevent delays or bottlenecks.
• Manage procurements throughout the entire acquisition lifecycle with accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent in accounting business finance law contracts purchasing economics industrial management marketing quantitative methods or organization and management
• More than five (5) years of experience in federal acquisition lifecycle management
• At least a Federal Acquisition Certification (FAC) Level III training or an equivalency
• Knowledge and experience with IDIQ contracts BPAs and task delivery call and purchase orders
• Experience in FARbased acquisition approaches under timesensitive requirements
• Effectively communicate phases of the acquisition lifecycle to stakeholders to prevent delays or bottlenecks in the process
• Participates as an active team member assesses contractual requirements and provides meaningful recommendations even if unsolicited
• Ability to effectively manage procurements throughout the entire acquisition lifecycle
• Proficient in MS Office (Word Excel PowerPoint Access and Outlook) and MS Project

Desired:

• Previous financial management experience working with the DOT or FTA specifically experience with ESC
• Proficiency in PowerBI and generating dashboards to visualize acquisition lifecycle phases
• Experience and knowledge of Cost Type contracts
  
  

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 youll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customers 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. Youll 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 nations 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.

The proposed salary range for this position is: