Grants Management/Contract Specialist - Bluemont Technology & Research, Inc.
Washington, DC
About the Job
JOB TITLE: Grants Management/Contract Specialist
LOCATION: Hybrid, Washington, DC client site 2 days per week
CLEARANCE: Ability to obtain a security clearance
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Support a government program office in the acquisition of advanced research technologies. Apply comprehensive knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation acquisition process to support clients in the execution and management of federal financial assistance awards. Maintain responsibility for providing expertise in financial assistance agreement development, contract rules and regulations, and STRIPES or similar federal procurement systems. Work directly with federal contracting officers to complete a client's workload of executing new awards, no-cost extensions, administrative modifications, and administrative requirements associated with financial assistance agreements. Perform contract management functions to support contracting officers and develop procurement documentation for award recommendations, reviews, and updates to the requirements. Conduct strategic acquisition planning and analyze functional acquisition support documentation, including Statements of Work, Performance Work Statements, cost base analysis, and instructions. Act as the liaison between business units and draft requisite briefings and documentation.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
• Level I: (Bachelor's plus 2+ Years' Experience), Level II: (Bachelor's plus 5+ Years' Experience), and Level III: (Bachelor's plus 10+ Years' Experience)
• Experience with acquisition/procurement management and/or federal grants management.
• Attention to detail and ability to provide in-depth cost analysis related to the allowability, allocability, and reasonableness of costs being negotiated.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.
We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Bluemont is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. Bluemont maintains a drug-free workplace and performs background checks.
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