CONTRACT SUPPORT SPECIALIST II (Mid Level) chez CLJ Consulting and Contracting LLC

Position Title: Contract Support Specialist II (MID LEVEL)

Location: *****MULTIPLE SITES***** ON SITE (Houston, TX; Little Rock, AR; Fayetteville, AR; Jackson, MS; New Orleans, LA; Biloxi, LA)

Employment Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Clearance: U.S. Citizenship required; must pass background investigation
Hourly Rate: $31 - $35 per hour

Position Overview:

CLJ Consulting and Contracting LLC is seeking a qualified Mid-Level Contract Support Specialist to provide acquisition support services. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting federal procurement activities and be proficient in cradle-to-grave acquisition processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pre-award and post-award acquisition activities in accordance with FAR, VAAR, and agency policies.
• Conduct market research and assist in the development of acquisition strategies.
• Draft and review solicitations, IGCEs, contract modifications, and other procurement documents.
• Coordinate with Contracting Officers (COs), Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), and technical stakeholders.
• Maintain contract files and ensure compliance with documentation standards.
• Utilize federal acquisition systems such as eCMS, SAM.gov, CPARS, and FPDS-NG.

Minimum Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor’s degree or 24 semester hours in business, finance, law, or related fields
• Minimum of 3 years of recent experience in federal acquisition support
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting VA or other healthcare-related federal contracts
• Familiarity with GSA eBuy and contract writing systems
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills

Work Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (local time of assigned office)