Hybrid: Contract Specialist II

Planate Management Group LLC • Texas City, TX • 22h ago

Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with a technical support center in South East Asia and East Africa, that provides program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.

We are seeking an experienced Contract Specialist II to join our team in providing professional acquisition support services for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO4). This mid-level role requires a comprehensive understanding of federal acquisition processes and regulations, with the ability to independently perform contracting functions. The ideal candidate possesses experience directly related to acquisition requirements, a working knowledge of acquisition procedures, and the expertise to execute tasks effectively.

Salary: $80k - $90k/year (range varies depending on experience and qualifications).

Key responsibilities:

Manage pre-award, award, and post-award acquisition activities across multiple contract @types in accordance with FAR, VAAR, and VA policies.

Conduct market research and surveys to identify potential sources, including small businesses and HUBZone participants, and document findings.

Develop Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) and assist in acquisition planning, including milestone schedules and risk assessments.

Draft and review solicitations (RFQs, RFPs, and Combined Synopsis/Solicitations) and ensure proper terms, funding, and legal concurrence prior to release.

Provide business advice and acquisition guidance to technical experts and stakeholders on contracting strategies and compliance.

Assist with proposal and quote evaluations, including price/cost analysis, technical review, and preparation of award documentation.

Prepare contract modifications, option year notices, and close-out documentation using the VA electronic contract management system.

Monitor contractor performance, schedules, milestones, and compliance with contract terms; assist in resolving performance issues.

Support reporting and documentation, including monthly status reports, acquisition milestone tracking, and contract file maintenance.

Coordinate with Contracting Officers (COs), Contract Specialists (CSs), and stakeholders to ensure quality, timely, and compliant execution of acquisition actions.

Qualifications to be successful in the role:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Management, or Accountancy.

Minimum of 4 years of experience conducting comprehensive acquisition support activities with working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).

Proficiency with VAAR and other federal acquisition regulations.

Demonstrated ability to prepare procurement packages and contract modifications.

Skilled in research, data analysis, and stakeholder coordination.

Must have lived or worked in the U.S. within the last 10 years to successfully pass VA background investigation and obtain a clearance.

Must be fluent in English, both written and verbal.

Why Planate?

Planate Management Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere. We Take Care of Our Own; Personally, and Profession.

Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:

Medical insurance/Dental/Vision Insurance

401K plan eligibility upon hire

Health and Savings Account plan

Life/AD&D Insurance Coverage

Short-Term Disability Insurance Coverage

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Wellness Offering

Training and Development

License/Certification support

Recognition and Rewards program

Travel Insurance

We'd love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission!

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