CONTRACT SPECIALIST - ASR Hurlburt Field FL

• →Review customer requirements packages and recommend improvements for clarity, completeness, and compliance.
• →Create and maintain electronic contract files; create/update requirement and contract status in the Contract Management System (CMS).
• →Conduct market research and draft Market Research Reports in accordance with applicable regulations.
• →Assist in preparing Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE).
• →Draft solicitations, Requests for Information (RFI), and Requests for Proposals (RFP) for Contracting Officer (CO) approval.
• →Assist with contract award documentation, including contractor responsibility determinations and drafting award documents in CON-IT.

• →Assist the Government evaluation team by drafting evaluation notices, organizing proposal documents, and preparing source selection documentation.
• →Note: Contractor personnel shall not act as voting members on any source selection board.

• →Draft contract modifications and task/delivery orders in accordance with FAR/DFARS/DAFFARS and CO direction.
• →Track contractor deliverables and assist in monitoring contractor performance, including CPARS data gathering and reporting.
• →Process and review invoices for Contracting Officer approval; support payment and funding actions.

• →Perform comprehensive closeout procedures for physically complete contracts in accordance with RFO 4.308 and applicable regulations.
• →Draft closeout modifications, verify final payments, deobligate excess funds, and ensure all property and security clearances are resolved.
• →Archive contract files and maintain complete, auditable closeout records.

• →Maintain up-to-date electronic contract files in designated systems (CON-IT KTFS, PIEE, CMS) ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• →Handle all Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and procurement-sensitive data in strict accordance with DoD regulations and safeguarding requirements.

• Security Clearance: Active U.S. Secret security clearance required prior to onboarding and must be maintained throughout contract performance. U.S. Citizenship mandatory.
• Certification & Experience: Qualifications and demonstrated experience equivalent to DAWIA Contracting Level II (or current DoD Contracting Professional Certification equivalent), including proficiency in complex federal contracting procedures, negotiations, and full-lifecycle contract administration.
• Contracting Flight Experience: Experience and competence in at least two (2) of the three primary operational contracting flights: Construction, Services, and Commodities.
• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of FAR, DFARS, DAFFARS, DAF Contracting Compass, RFO initiatives, and associated acquisition policies and procedures.
• Systems Proficiency: Demonstrated experience with federal contracting systems including CON-IT, PIEE, CMS, and familiarity with SAM.gov, FPDS-NG, and CPARS.
• Communication & Accuracy: Exceptional written communication skills with proven ability to produce clear, compliant, and error-free contracting documents, solicitations, modifications, and reports with minimal revisions required by the government.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant business field (e.g., accounting, business administration, finance, contracts/purchasing, economics, industrial management, law, marketing, or quantitative methods) is preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.
• Workplace Requirements: Ability to work full-time on-site at a designated government facility at Hurlburt Field, FL; obtain and maintain Common Access Card (CAC) and base access; and consistently meet strict performance thresholds for timeliness, accuracy, and closeout processing.

• Prior experience directly supporting Air Force contracting offices, particularly high-tempo operational environments such as AFSOC or Special Operations.
• Experience with construction, facilities, or infrastructure-related acquisition (aligning with the broader Civil Engineer support requirements of the PWS).
• DAWIA Level III certification or advanced contracting professional credentials.
• Hands-on experience with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) policies and streamlined acquisition procedures.

• Location: On-site at designated U.S. Government facility, Hurlburt Field, Florida (building to be confirmed at onboarding). Commutable from the Pensacola / Fairhope, AL and Fort Walton Beach / Mary Esther, FL areas.
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday. Core duty hours typically 0900–1500 Central Time (8-hour workday authorized with up to one (1) hour lunch). Federal holidays off. Performance is not expected to be mission-essential during crises unless otherwise directed.
• Equipment: Government-furnished equipment (GFE) provided, including standard laptop, dual monitors, network access, and required software.
• Travel: No routine travel outside the perimeter of Hurlburt Field is expected.

About ASR International

ASR provides world-wide Management and Technical Support Services to Government agencies and Fortune 500 customers. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Long Island, NY, ASR serves its clients with a full spectrum of complex professional and technical support services including Construction Management, Engineering, Logistics, Project Management and Quality Control across the U.S. and in more than 40 countries worldwide.

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, an excellent compensation package and comprehensive benefits package which include a flexible work schedule, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off and Sick Days, Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision); and a 401(k) plan.

The salary range provided for this role is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. ASR considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job description. The job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position. Please note that your resume and candidacy may be subject to customer approval, acceptance and clearing of the required background check and successfully obtaining and maintaining any required security clearances, if any.

ASR is committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment and promotion decisions at ASR are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. ASR’s hiring and employment practices are not influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, ancestry, ethnicity, physical or mental handicap / disability which is unrelated to job performance, sexual orientation or any other characteristic / classification protected by law.