Procurement Specialist -Contract Contingent

Procurement Specialist - Contract ContingentProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry leading practices. ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Talent Management. We help forward thinking clients solve problems and improve operations. Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants; our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals nationally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes. Our Services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies and people delivering value. ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of industries to include but are not limited to Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Retail, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Banking & Financial Services, Transportation, Federal and State Government Agencies. Job DescriptionThe Procurement Specialist will perform the following tasks on behalf of the procurement function of a large federal agency that uses external vendors to perform a wide array of services Pre-Award Support Tasks: Assist in developing independent government cost estimates Assist in developing PWS/SOW/SOO documents Assist in developing and updating procurement milestone plans Recommending acquisition strategy Assist in preparing justifications for other than full and open competition Issuing solicitations via GSA, GWACs, FedBizOpps and other mediums Assist in reviewing proposals/quotes for accuracy and consistency Assist in the technical evaluation of proposals/quotes Assist in performing price/cost analysis Assist in making award determinations using tradeoff or LPTA Build contract awards in the PRISM contract writing system Print and complete various documents associated with contract award, such as SAM, FPDS-NG, distribution memorandum, etc. Contract Administrative Support Tasks: Assist in issuing contract modifications Create and maintain various contract administrative documents, such as memorandums to the file, D&F's, etc Assist in contract closeout QualificationsThe qualified candidate will: Have a demonstrated knowledge of Federal Government Procurement practices, tools and protocols Have at least 4 years of experience supporting procurement activities for the federal government Have strong oral and written communication skills(English) and demonstrate knowledge of proper grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and terminology commonly used in business office environments to prepare procurement materials (pre, during and post) Be fully competent in using federal government procurement technology applications (pre, during and post award) Have strong analytical skills Have a strong customer service mindset Be able to make independent judgments and recommendations with confidence Have a Bachelors degree from a nationally accredited institution Additional InformationCORE COMPETENCIES Teamworkability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader Leadershipability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives Business Acumenunderstanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people Communicationability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing Motivationpersistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions Agilityability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams Judgmentexercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications Organizationability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks OTHER REQUIREMENTS Business Toolsunderstanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary. Commitment -to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors Curiositythe ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together Humilityexhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference Willingness -to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. Our team members receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes Competitive Compensation, Group Health Insurance Health Benefits, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Contributions, Vacation and Paid Time off (PTO) Benefits, Pre-Tax Payment Programs, Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans, a ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program, Performance Incentives, etc. Our comprehensive benefits package includes a medical, dental and vision plan. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following: Competitive Compensation:Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with full Gold Level (Tier 1) Group Medical Benefits, Pretax Employee Benefit Plan, plus performance incentives Group Health Insurance Health Benefits:Group Health Insurance Including Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance: Contributions are deducted from pay on a Pretax basis - Employee and family coverage is available with employer contribution of 50% of Employee (only) premiums under the Health and Vision Plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield NC (Blue Options Medical Plan Code: PB07840 / Metallic Level: Gold - - bcbsnc.com?) and Dental Plan (Ameritas - www.ameritas.com). 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan:401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement. Eligible employees can make before-tax contributions to the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to help you save for retirement. Contributions are deducted from pay on a pretax basis. A wide range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner available to assist you. The Plan is a Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan. Vacation And Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits:The flexibility of Paid Time Off (PTO) lets you set your own priorities. Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a parent-teacher conference, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days 2 weeks | Holidays - 10 Federal Government. Pre-Tax Payment Programs:Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees. Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans:We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The ProSidian Corporate Perks Benefit Program - Helping You Do More With Less: https://ProSidian.CorporatePerks.com. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis. Security Clearance:Due to the nature of our management and operations consulting engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes; oftentimes there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials based on past, present, and future work. Leverageable Experience and Thought Leadership:By collaborating with firm leadership, other members of the team, as well as Fellows and collaborating partners in what is a flat