Bennett Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Contract Specialist II located in Arlington, VA. The successful candidate will possess proficient knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations and experience in reviewing and administering contracts, planning/conducting contract price/cost analyses of a variety of pre-award and/or post-award procurement actions to determine cost-effectiveness and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Must demonstrate experience in having had key responsibility for formulating contracting approach, planning, administering, and conducting detailed contract price/cost analysis, and procuring supplies and services through the use of formally advertised and negotiated procurements.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist Government contracting officers with large and small purchase contract actions.
  Review solicitation packages for completeness.
• Review funding documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Advise and provide program offices with examples of documents to be contained in a solicitation package.
• May be required to work with a program office to resolve minor issues.
• Will be required to input contracts, task orders, and purchase orders into the Unified Financial Management System (UFMS).
• Research and provide statistical data to the contracting officer.
• Prepare documents such as market research and determination.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with at least 24 hours of business credits
• Proficient writing skills
• At least six (6) years of related working experience, which demonstrates the candidate meets the required duties and responsibilities listed above.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Superior time management, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Must possess advanced knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR 8, 12, and 15)
• FAC-C Level II or DAWIA Level II preferred

Security Requirements:

Clearance Level Required: Public Trust

• Applicants selected will be subject to a Government background investigation and must meet eligibility and suitability requirements. 
• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance. 
• Successful Pass of Bennett Aerospace Background Investigation, Drug Screening and Credit Check.

Compensation:

• Competitive market-based salary, commensurate with experience and education.
• Comprehensive benefits package available.

About Us:

Bennett Aerospace, Inc. is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. Established in 2008, we are a woman owned, veteran owned, small business that provides scientific, engineering, and technical advisory services to our customers. Primarily focused on Federal Government clients in general, and the Department of Defense in particular, Bennett Aerospace provides expert guidance and advice on the full spectrum of R&D and its applications in engineering, science, medicine, and IT, as well as providing strategic programmatic support in order to meet customer goals and objectives. Bennett Aerospace is a rapidly growing business focused on hiring and retaining the best people.

Bennett Aerospace, Inc. is a Federal Contracting company and in accordance with Executive Order 14042, all employees of Bennett Aerospace, Inc. will adhere to all vaccination requirements put forth in the signed Executive Order 14042. Path Out of the Pandemic: COVID-19 Action  Plan and signed Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, which details federal contractor vaccination requirements and compliance with CDC guidelines.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/ Veteran/ Disabled