Contract specialist i

Job Details:

Job Location: USMS (Arlington) - Arlington, VA

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $80000.00 - $90000.00

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Professional Services

Mayvin is currently seeking a Contract Specialist I to provide support for the US Marshal Service. The Contract Specialist I must be an individual who has working knowledge of various Federal Government contract types and can work independently. Candidate must possess proficient knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), specifically FAR Parts 5, 8, 10, 12 and 15. Situations outside set parameters shall be referred to management for clarification. The individual performing in this position must be able to take direction well, and communicate effectively with both contractors and government employees. This individual may be required to attend work-related conferences, meetings, or any other official training functions, at the discretion of the Contracting Officers Representative. In these instances, contractor hours are considered to be productive and may be billed by the vendor, also travel costs incurred may be billed IAW government travel regulations. Must be a US Citizen. Must undergo and pass a background investigation.

Responsibilities:

• Assist government contracting officers with large and small purchase contract actions based on the various cradle to grave functions.
• Assist with the administration of various contracts and task orders.
• Review solicitation packages for completeness.
• Prepare Determination and Findings in accordance with the FAR.
• Review funding documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Advise and provide program offices with examples of documents to be contained in a solicitation package.
• May be required to work with a program office to resolve minor issues.
• Will be required to input contracts, task orders and purchase orders into the Unified Financial Management System (UFMS).
• Research and provide statistical data to contracting officers.
• Research and prepare market research documentation.
• Prepare and disseminate various types of Requests for Information.
• Assist contract specialists with Pre and Post award conferences.
• Input data into the Federal Procurement Data System Next Generation (FPDS-NG) Data Base.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree with at least 24 hours of business credits.
• Minimum of 4 years of related working experience which demonstrates the candidate meets the required duties and responsibilities listed above.
• This experience may be demonstrated by showing the candidate worked for the Federal Government in a contract related field or provided assistance to Federal Government Contracting Officers, as a contractor.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Superior time management, organization and prioritization skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficient writing skills.
• Candidate must be able to demonstrate they are familiar with, and can complete each of the duties listed above.

About Mayvin

Mayvin is more than a workplace—it’s a community built on innovation, ingenuity, and impact. Enjoy outstanding benefits and amenities, a truly supportive work environment, and continuous opportunities for professional growth. Your contributions are recognized and rewarded, and—most importantly—your voice matters. Here, you're treated with the dignity and respect you deserve. Mayvin is proud to support the national security mission of the United States through exceptional service to the Departments of War, Homeland Security, and Justice. Join us in solving the nation's toughest challenges—because at Mayvin, #PeopleMatter and it's time to #ReimagineYourMission.