Contract Specialist

JRAD is seeking candidates for a Contract Specialist supporting ARPA-H. This position is located in Washington, D.C.

Roles/Responsibilities:

• Provides pre- and post-contract management support R&D assistance agreements and Other Transactions
• Provide acquisition support to the Agreements Officer's in their efforts to develop, solicit, award, and manage Mission Office program/project needs
• Conduct market research to identify potential vendors and contracting strategies.
• Develop acquisition plans, statements of work (SOW), and independent government cost estimates (IGCE).
• Prepare and issue solicitations (e.g., RFPs, RFQs) in accordance with applicable regulations (e.g., FAR/DFARS).
• Evaluate vendor proposals for compliance, cost reasonableness, and technical merit.
• Conduct market research to identify potential vendors and contracting strategies.
• Develop acquisition plans, statements of work (SOW), and independent government cost estimates (IGCE).
• Prepare and issue solicitations (e.g., RFPs, RFQs) in accordance with applicable regulations (e.g., FAR/DFARS).
• Evaluate vendor proposals for compliance, cost reasonableness, and technical merit.
• Conduct market research to identify potential vendors and contracting strategies.
• Develop acquisition plans, statements of work (SOW), and independent government cost estimates (IGCE).
• Prepare and issue solicitations (e.g., RFPs, RFQs) in accordance with applicable regulations (e.g., FAR/DFARS).
• Evaluate vendor proposals for compliance, cost reasonableness, and technical merit.

Required Skills and Education:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience preferred
• Previous experience in Other Transactions and/or R&D contracting; experience in Federal Acquisition Regulations
• Previous experience in general research and development acquisitions
• Ability to operate in a rapidly changing environment; ability to operate independently Bachelor's degree; Master's preferred

Security Clearance:

• Public Trust

When you work for JRAD you will never be just a number. We put people before profits!

JRAD is committed to the health and well-being of its employees. We offer more paid time off than the average company upon hire and the following benefits are available to all full-time employees:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical & dependent day care
• Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

JRAD is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The JRAD salary range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee ofcompensation or salary. There are many factors considered when determining the compensation provided in an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to position responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and contract terms and conditions.

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