Job Description

Metrics LLC is competing to provide ACQUISITION support to the DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS in support of their mission in covers Central and Northern California, Hawaii, Philippines, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Nevada and Southern Nevada To that end, we are seeking nine JOURNEYMAN CONTRACT SPECIALISTS.

The CONTRACT SPECIALISTS shall provide professional support and business aid to the customer and provide support in pre-award and post-award functions (excluding negotiation), to include:

• Contract Closeout: These services may include researching, analyzing and reviewing invoice receipts, receiving reports, final payments, release of claims (if required). Facilitates communication and problem resolution to help expedite and complete closeout as appropriate.
• Undelivered Orders (UDO): These services may include reviewing, investigating, and closing out of open obligations that are no longer are required - monitoring and reviewing aged payables and undelivered orders to ensure purchase orders and contracts are accurately funded and properly managed in accordance with VA guidelines. Facilitates communication and problem resolution to ensure proper use and accounting of purchase orders to help expedite and complete closeout as appropriate. Preparing modification document, modification backup documentation and VISTA de-obligation amendment and submitting to the CO for review/signature.
• Option Modifications: These services may include facilitating communication notifying the Government’s intent to exercise the option in accordance with the time period which the CO may exercise the option in clause 52.217-6, 52.217-7, 52.217-8 or 52.217-9. Preparing modification document, modification backup documentation and VISTA obligation and submitting to the CO for review/signature.
• Administrative Modifications: These services may include preparing modification document, modification backup documentation and submitting to the CO for review/signature. Examples of administrative changes are changes in fund citation, changes in names and phone numbers of points of contact, etc. The contractor shall not do any type of change negotiating with contractors.

IT SYSTEMS UTILIZED FOR THESE POSITIONS:

• EIS (Enterprise Information System)
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Adobe Acrobat
• Internet Explorer
• VA’s Electronic Contract Management System (eCMS)
• System for Award Management (SAM)
• Integrated Funds Distribution Control Point Activity Accounting & Procurement (IFCAP)
• Invoice Payment Processing System (IPPS)
• VISTA

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in conducting comprehensive acquisition support activities directly supporting the federal government
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with senior personnel.
• Ability to read and interpret Federal acquisition policy, regulations, and directives and to apply those interpretations fully and legally.
• Ability to provide clear leadership, technical direction, and guidance to all acquisition personnel.

Desired:

• Prior experience supporting the VA
• DAWIA or FAC-C Certification

LOCATION: Virtual – at your location (address must be provided)

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: Background check with fingerprinting required

NDA must be signed

Company Description

Providing quality government consulting in today's resource constrained environment, Metrics LLC balances proven best practices with innovative approaches. Our result: Highly effective outcomes and highly competitive solutions. For more information, go to https://www.metrics-llc.com/home.html