• Job Description

  Req#: 3187008
  Benefits:
  
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  
  
  Contract Specialist - National Park Service (NPS)
  
  Denver Service Center (DSC)
  Remote | Full-Time | Non-Personal Services
  
  Cornerstone Signals & Cyber Technologies LLC seeks highly experienced Contract Specialists to support the National Park Service (NPS), Denver Service Center (DSC), in delivering full lifecycle acquisition support for large-scale design and construction projects nationwide.
  
  This role directly supports high-volume, high-visibility construction and A-E contracting actions and requires demonstrated expertise under FAR Part 36 - Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts, as well as associated FAR Parts 15, 19, 22, and 52.
  
  The position operates in a fully remote environment and requires the ability to independently manage complex acquisition actions while maintaining strict compliance with DOI, DIAR, and NPS acquisition regulations.
  
  Clearance / Access Requirements
  
  
  • Ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential
  • Successful completion of required federal background investigation
  • Completion of mandatory IT Security Awareness Training prior to system access and annually thereafter
  • Ability to comply with DOI security policies and Rules of Behavior
  
  Core Responsibilities
  
  The Contract Specialist performs cradle-to-grave contracting support for construction and architect-engineer requirements supporting multi-million-dollar NPS design, construction, and transportation projects.
  
  Acquisition Planning & Market Research (FAR Parts 7, 10, 19, 36)
  
  
  • Conduct comprehensive market research specific to construction and A-E services
  • Support development of Individual Acquisition Plans and acquisition strategies
  • Determine appropriate contract type (FFP, IDIQ, MATOC, etc.) for construction/A-E actions
  • Apply socioeconomic and small business set-aside analysis consistent with FAR Part 19
  • Prepare pre-solicitation documentation in PRISM and related DOI systems
  • Support public posting in SAM.gov
  
  Special emphasis is placed on acquisition planning for:
  
  
  • Design-bid-build construction projects
  • Construction task order contracts
  • A-E qualifications-based selections (Brooks Act compliance)
  • Multi-award task order construction vehicles
  
  Solicitation Development (FAR Parts 14, 15, 36)
  
  
  • Prepare and issue IFBs, RFPs, and RFQs for construction and A-E projects
  • Draft construction and A-E specific provisions, clauses, and wage determinations
  • Ensure proper application of FAR 36.6 procedures for architect-engineer services
  • Coordinate technical inquiries and amendment development
  • Review proposals and bids for responsiveness and responsibility
  
  Evaluation & Source Selection (FAR Part 15 & FAR 36.6)
  
  
  • Support qualifications-based selection procedures for A-E contracts
  • Participate in technical evaluation panel coordination
  • Assist with best-value tradeoff documentation
  • Perform cost and price analysis for construction and design services
  • Obtain certified or other than certified cost and pricing data as required
  • Prepare negotiation memoranda and price negotiation documentation
  
  Award & Post-Award Administration (FAR Parts 36, 43, 52)
  
  
  • Prepare award packages for CO signature
  • Maintain electronic official contract files
  • Process construction contract modifications and change orders
  • Support equitable adjustments and negotiations
  • Review certified payrolls for compliance with Davis-Bacon and DOL wage determinations
  • Resolve invoice and payment issues in FBMS
  • Process closeout documentation in accordance with FAR 4.804
  
  System Use & Reporting
  
  
  • Perform contracting actions within PRISM, FPDS-NG, and FBMS
  • Generate workload, obligation, and small business performance reports
  • Support tracking of over 500 purchase requisitions and 2,000+ invoices annually
  
  Performance Expectations
  
  Performance aligns with the DSC Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP):
  
  
  • Deliver assignments on time with minimal correction
  • Maintain high documentation accuracy and compliance
  • Demonstrate independent problem-solving
  • Communicate professionally and effectively
  
  Required Qualifications
  
  Education (One of the Following)
  
  
  • Bachelor's degree in any field; or
  • 20 years of contracting/acquisition experience; or
  • 24 semester hours in business-related coursework plus FAC-C Professional or DAWIA equivalent certification
  
  Mandatory Experience
  
  
  • Minimum 5 years federal government contracting experience
  • Minimum 5 years construction contracting experience
  • Minimum 3 years architect-engineer (A-E) contracting experience
  • Demonstrated expertise applying FAR Part 36
  • Experience with Davis-Bacon compliance and wage determinations
  • Experience supporting design and construction programs
  
  Technical Skills
  
  
  • PRISM, FPDS-NG, FBMS experience preferred
  • Strong knowledge of FAR, DIAR, and federal procurement procedures
  • Ability to prepare complete acquisition documentation with minimal revision
  • Strong cost/price analysis capability
  • Excellent written acquisition documentation skills
  
  Work Requirements
  
  
  • Remote performance aligned to Mountain Time
  • Core availability between 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Mountain Time
  • Full-time, 40 hours per week
  • No travel required
  • Professional, interruption-free home office environment
  
  
  This is a remote position.
  
  Compensation: $70,000.00 per year
  
  Cornerstone Signals & Cyber Technologies has an extensive background in Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Offensive/Defensive Cyber and Space Control, Collection system design, HUMINT, and Curriculum Development procurement and employment.
  
  Our technical professionals maintain high-level security clearances and provide advanced engineering services and product solutions to the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.
  
  We are headquartered in Texas and currently provide services to Texas, Florida, Ohio, South Carolina, and Washington. Cornerstone experts are dedicated to the mission and focused on results.
  
  Cornerstone is a third-party certified Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned, and Service Disabled Veteran-Owned business

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