Contract Specialist (Preaward Support)

Position Description

Far West Federal is seeking a mission-driven and detail-oriented Contract Specialist to join our dedicated team supporting our federal client. The successful candidate will perform administrative, procurement, and compliance activities critical to the initial phases of the acquisition lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing Procurement Request (PR) packages, including the acquisition planning documents and providing advice, amendments, and recommendations on acquisition strategies.
• Independently analyze procurement, contractual, and compliance issues; evaluate acquisition strategies; recommend appropriate courses of action; and determine when escalation is required.
• Coordinating edits, reviews with senior management, and the delivery of acquisitions packages for approval to the Contracting Officer.
• Initial development of Standard Form Solicitation documents with appropriate FAR, HHSAR, and agency Local Clauses and Provisions, Technical Evaluation Factors and Terms and Condition.
• Developing contract modifications to include, but limited to, the Standard Form, and other associated documentation such as Determinations and Findings and a Notice of Intent to Exercise Options)
• Drafting and reviewing pre-award documentation, including technical evaluation criteria and contract clauses. Advising senior management and/or Contracting Officers on matters pertaining to procurement actions.
• Managing post-award activities, such as options, modifications, and deliverables tracking.
• Supporting small business procurement efforts, including SBA 8(a) documentation and justification memos.
• Responding to procurement-related inquiries and providing advisory support to program offices

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree; Education may be substituted with relevant professional experience
• Strong working knowledge of FAR, HHSAR, and federal contract types and methods.
• Experience managing all phases of the acquisition lifecycle.

Travel

This role may necessitate travel to operational sites in various locations for the purpose of obtaining and maintaining Government provided access cards and equipment.

Eligibility Requirements

U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust, Level V, Tier 2 clearance

Physical Requirements:

This position is primarily performed in a professional office or remote work environment and requires prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer. The employee must be able to communicate and exchange information effectively and routinely use standard office equipment. The position may occasionally require standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting or carrying items weighing up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) program with employer match, paid time off, and employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance. Employees can also access career development and education assistance and performance-based incentives.

About Far West Federal Holding, LLC

Far West Federal Holding is an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC)-owned organization focused on our federal clients' success. Far West Federal and its ANC 8(a) subsidiaries, Angayut and Far West Services, provide a broad range of services that empower government teams and support critical missions across federal agencies. As the federal contracting business of Far West Inc., Far West Federal and subsidiaries support unique social responsibilities to preserve and benefit Alaska Native peoples and cultures. We are passionate about our impact, helping to secure an enduring future for over 575 Far West shareholders from Chignik Bay.

Join Our Team

We value our employees and their contributions, and our leadership team maintains this culture. If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your education and experience to support a meaningful mission, working as a part of a dedicated and professional team, we encourage you to apply.

This position is primarily performed in a professional office or remote work environment and requires prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer. The employee must be able to communicate and exchange information effectively and routinely use standard office equipment. The position may occasionally require standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting or carrying items weighing up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Far West Federal complies with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws, regulations, and federal contracting requirements. Employment decisions are made without unlawful discrimination and consistent with applicable federal requirements governing equal employment opportunity.