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Supporting the Most Exciting and Meaningful Missions in the World
Jr PSC Contracts SpecialistMacfadden, a PAE company, is seeking a Jr Contracts Specialist to support USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA). BHA leads and coordinates the U.S. Government's humanitarian assistance efforts overseas in response to natural disasters and protracted crises. The bureau also supports early recovery efforts that restore and protect basic systems and services and invests in risk reduction programs that prevent or reduce risks associated with chronic and recurrent hazards. Macfadden serves as an Institutional Support Contractor to USAID, where day-to-day work assignments and oversight are provided by BHA office directors, deputy office directors, or technical leads, with formal supervisory and evaluation functions performed by a Macfadden contract supervisor. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Providing necessary onboarding documentation and information to selected candidates.
- Reviewing, proofreading, and processing pre-award contract documents in order to expedite the Contracting Officer's review/approval process.
- Monitoring actions and deadlines to ensure all assigned tasks are completed in a timely manner.
- Serving as the primary point of contact for OFDA, the Office of Acquisition and Assistance (OAA), and the selected candidates on all aspects for assigned actions.
- Liaising with various DCHA offices and with OAA Contracting Officer(s) as required.
- Responding to OFDA and OAA inquiries on selected candidates status, progress, and issues; responding to basic inquiries from current contractors.
- Providing ad-hoc and regular reports to OAA and/or OFDA, as required.
- Ensuring assigned actions and work products are in compliance with USAID, USG and OFDA regulations, laws, standards, and procedures.
- Maintaining electronic, hard copy files and systems in compliance with USG, USAID and OFDA standards.
- Providing administrative support duties including scanning, copying, filing, and other administrative support as needed.
- Proposing ways in which the team can improve and/or processes can be streamlined.
- Participating in trainings and other opportunities as relevant to the position and role.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree (equivalent work experience may be considered)
- At least 3 years of related experience
- Government contracting experience, including demonstrated understanding of and experience with applicable laws, rules, regulations and procedures governing contracting operations
- Communications. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Must communicate with clients, team members, and other stakeholders in the contracting process.
- Technology. Superior computer skills and the willingness/ability to learn new software and databases management tools quickly. (Microsoft Office in a network environment, Google Suite, etc.)
- Organization. Process-oriented, efficient, and highly organized with high attention to detail. Ability to balance priorities and manage multiple work streams.
- Self-motivated. The ability to complete tasks independently and in a timely manner.
- Analytical. Strong ability to identify problems and solve them with demonstrable mathematical and reasoning ability.
- Professionalism. Customer service oriented with the ability to build strong relationships.
- Prepares pre-award documents independently with appropriate content and minimal errors.
- Is able to work at a fast pace and consistently meets deadlines.
- Demonstrates strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple work streams and balance priorities.
- Understands Client relationship and handles communications effectively and appropriately.
- Meets client needs, acts professionally, shows initiative and represents the team positively.
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