Job Title: Contracting Specialist -5870
Job Location: Remote
Job Salary: $125,000-$149,000
Job Summary
Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking a well-qualified Contracting Specialist to support a team dedicated to mission success. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely with professionals committed to excellence and innovation.
You will work closely with Contracting Officers from the Space Systems Command’s Commercial Space Office (SSC/CMK) to support the planning and execution of acquisitions across a range of products and services. Your efforts will help ensure compliance with government regulations and support the procurement of commercial services and capabilities for the United States Space Force and Department of Defense.
The ideal candidate must have strong experience in contract management, a solid understanding of acquisition processes, and the ability to manage complex tasks in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail and strong analytical skill
Compensation Minimum: $125,000
Compensation Maximum: $149,000
Job Requirements:
Skills / Experience Required
Contracting Specialist Skills and Experience:
- Active Secret Clearance
- Remote work opportunity
- 4+ years of experience in government contracting (Contracting Officer experience preferred)
- Strong working knowledge of both CON-IT and KTFS systems
- Extensive experience providing cradle-to-grave contract support
- Proven ability to conduct market research and develop pre- and post-award solicitation documentation
- Skilled in reviewing proposals for regulatory compliance, supporting source selection, and evaluating contract or engineering change proposals
- Comprehensive understanding of FAR and DFARS, with hands-on experience working with DCAA and DCMA to ensure full compliance
Education / Certifications
Contracting Specialist Education and Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
- Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Contracting Professional Certification, or equivalent industry certification (e.g., Certified Federal Contract Manager™)
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k)
- PTO
- Paid Paternal leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid federal holidays
Security Clearance
Must be a U.S. Citizen. A high-level Department of Defense active security clearance is/may be required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to government information.
Physical Requirements
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time and typing and reading from a computer screen. The candidate must have enough mobility, including bending, reaching, and kneeling, to complete daily duties in a prompt and efficient manner and that may include lifting to thirty pounds, as necessary.
Company Summary
Headquartered in Hawaii, Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an SBA Certified Native Hawaiian Organization 8(a) Small Business specializing in global information technology and offering professional solutions in IT Design & Installation, Cybersecurity Engineering & Support, Application Integration & Development, Software & Hardware Engineering, Network & Systems Management, Information Systems Security, and Business Management Services.
Leveraging over 30 years of providing IT services to the federal & commercial market with projects found around the world, our team has innovative expertise in the development of a wide range of technological solutions. Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Our service commitment is simple - "Quality IT Solutions... On Time & On Budget."
Company Employment Statement
Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing as positions, functions, and qualifications may vary depending on business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.
