Nakupuna Federal is seeking a Contract Advisor to join our team of talented consultants providing professional services to an Army customer. The position will support the set up of a Program Management Office (PMO) to administer a multi-award contract (MAC) focusing on audit. The ideal candidate has experience as a Contracting Officer, preferably at the , and has strong oral and written communication skills.

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

• Support set up of the Program Management Office, to include the structure and oversight mechanisms.
• for gathering requirements for contract execution, to include close-out and evaluation of performance.
• Monitor and evaluate performance and deliverables against contract requirements; track spend and performance.
• Provide Task Order support, to include design, source selection, and vendor onboarding. Serve as central coordination point across multiple Task Orders.
• Track vendor progress: define overall timeline, key milestones, and critical path; escalate deviations from plan to the government leadership; and track and manage cross-team dependencies.
• Serve as a central Point of Contact for all vendor management, and as a linkage between vendors and government stakeholders.
• Support government officials with soliciting bids or proposals, evaluating offers, negotiating contract terms, ensuring compliance with regulations, and resolving disputes.
• Maintain contract files and other documentation to ensure compliance with Contracting Purchasing Systems Review (CPSR) requirements.
• Apply best practices to improve contract management and administration.

Skills/Qualifications: 

• Solid understanding of regulations including Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DFAR (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation), and CAS (Cost Accounting Standards).
• Experience with administering various contracts such as Time and Materials (T&M), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Price Fixed Fee (CPFF), and Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs).
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
• Knowledge of Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) requirements is highly desired
• Knowledge of DoD organizational structures is desired.

Education/Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience. Experience as a Contracting Officer is required.

Certification: One of the following is required: Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C), DAWIA – Contracting, or Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM

Clearance Requirements: Ability to obtain Secret clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Work Location: Crystal City, Virginia

Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation: 

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers. 
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations. 
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.