Contract Specialist

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!  At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.  Job Description: Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Contract Specialist to join our team supporting our Federal client!  In this role you will join a multi-disciplined program management team providing onsite support at the client office.

What You'll Be Doing: • Act as the Company representative with the client during the program execution. • Assist client Contracting Officers with procurement support requirements to execute their expanding construction program including:• prepare acquisitions in adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Office of Management & Budget, and U.S Government Accountability Office as applicable. • generate and/or review solicitation documents such as Request for Proposals, contracts, modifications, sole source justifications, source selection memorandums, and other various documents • review Statement of Work and Independent Government Estimate (IGE) for accuracy and completeness and accurate use of contract laws, regulations, GAO principles and practices • review client contracts of all types to identify risks and conformity with company policy. • propose alternative language and clauses to client contracts based on sound contracting approaches. • ensure contracts are thoroughly reviewed for legal, risk management, tax, and accounting issues. • monitor and administer the business provisions of prime contracts to ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions. • participate in resolving prime contract problems in accordance with prescribed project procedures and practices.

What Required Skills You'll Bring: • 10+ years Federal contracting experience with high-value construction and design-build contracts in support of multi-$M Federal client construction programs • BS Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Contract Management, or a related field • Level III DAWIIA/FAC-C or FAC-C Professional certification • Knowledgeable in a wide range of Contracting Types, including:   Firm Fixed Price (FFP), • Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ),Time-and-Materials (T&M), Design-Build, Architect-Engineer Contract (A/E) and methods i.e. (Sole source contracts, Small Business Set-Aside (SSSBS), Job Order Contract (JOC), Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) and Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) contracts. • Working knowledge of PC software packages typically associated with contract administration, including: Service Now, PRISM, Microsoft SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, SAM.gov, Federal procurement Data System (FPDS), Current version of ERP/Peoplesoft, and familiarity with Costpoint • Ability to independently perform day-to-day procurement activities. • US Citizenship required