Hive Group LLC

Junior Contract Specialist

Remote
Full Time
Entry Level
This position is part of a bid process associated with a Statement of Work. Candidates are encouraged to submit their information and resumes highlighting their relevant experience.

Position Overview

The Junior Contract Support Specialist provides acquisition and administrative support to assist the Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office (NCO 9) with cradle-to-grave contracting functions. The specialist will work under the direction of senior contracting personnel, supporting the preparation, review, and processing of procurement documentation in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR), and VA policy.

This position is primarily remote, however, travel is required to the nearest VA Medical Center for onboarding tasks such as fingerprinting, PIV credentialing, and issuance of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE).

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support pre-award and post-award contracting activities for a variety of procurement actions.
  • Conduct document reviews for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with acquisition standards.
  • Assist with market research, data entry, and development of procurement documentation such as Purchase Requests (PRs), Justifications, and Determinations & Findings (D&Fs).
  • Prepare solicitation and award documentation under guidance from Contracting Officers (COs).
  • Support the preparation and review of Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) and contract files.
  • Track contract deliverables, option renewals, and reporting requirements.
  • Assist in the preparation of contract closeout documentation including invoices, release of claims, and completion certificates.
  • Utilize electronic systems such as eCMS, FPDS-NG, SAM.gov, and CPARS to process and manage acquisition records.
  • Collaborate with contracting staff and program offices to resolve administrative issues and ensure timely completion of contracting milestones.
Qualifications:
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree or 24 semester hours in business-related fields (e.g., accounting, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, marketing, management).
  • Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of federal contracting experience within the last five (5) years.
  • Understanding of the FAR, VAAR, and acquisition documentation processes.
  • Ability to prepare and review procurement documents and forms.
  • Ability to support post-award administration, contract closeout, and quality assurance surveillance.
  • Must have a working knowledge of the following systems and applications:
    • MS Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, and Edge
      • SharePoint
      • Adobe Acrobat
      • Google Chrome
      • Government contract writing systems
      • System for Award Management (SAM.gov)
      • Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS)
      • FPDS-NG (Federal Procurement Data System)
      • GSA eBuy/GSA Advantage!
      • Small Business Administration (SBA.gov)
Compensation and Benefits

The estimated compensation range for this position is between $60,000 and $70,000 annually, based on benchmarks in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. This range reflects a good faith estimate for all experience levels. At Hive Group, salary decisions are influenced by several factors, including but not limited to the role, location, and the combination of education, training, skills, certifications, competencies, and relevant work experience.

Hive Group offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement contributions, paid leave, federal holidays, professional development opportunities, and lifestyle benefits.

A Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Hive Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer dedicated to fair and unbiased employment decisions. We do not discriminate based on race, color, sex (including gender and transgender status), age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, domestic partner or civil union status, gender identity, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our hiring and promotion decisions are based exclusively on an individual’s qualifications and suitability for the role.

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Stay vigilant against fraudulent job offers and individuals impersonating Hive Group Talent Acquisition Specialists. Hive Group will never request payment details or money during the application process. Official communications will only come from email addresses ending in @hive-llc.com or @applytojob.com — not from free email services like Gmail or messaging platforms such as WhatsApp.

If you receive suspicious messages requesting payment or personal information, please report them immediately to [email protected].
 
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