Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with a technical support center in South East Asia and East Africa, that provides program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.

We are seeking a skilled Contract Specialist I to provide professional acquisition support services within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO4).

Salary: $60k - $75k/year (range varies depending on experience and qualifications).

Key responsibilities:

• Support full lifecycle acquisition processes in compliance with FAR, VAAR, and VA policies.

• Conduct market research and surveys to identify potential sources and contract vehicles, including small, disadvantaged, and HUBZone businesses.

• Prepare procurement documents, including solicitations (RFQs, RFPs, Combined Synopsis/Solicitations), awards, and modifications using electronic contract management systems.

• Assist program offices with acquisition planning, IGCEs, justifications, and contract file documentation.

• Support proposal and quote evaluations, including cost/price analysis and technical review, providing assistance to the Contracting Officer (CO) as needed.

• Monitor post-award activities, including contractor performance, schedule compliance, contract modifications, invoice review, and contract closeout documentation.

• Maintain accurate contract files, perform data entry, and manage documents to ensure completeness and compliance.

• Prepare and submit monthly status reports and acquisition milestone trackers to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

• Respond to COR and CO inquiries promptly and within established timelines.

Qualifications to be successful in the role:

• At least 24 semester hours in business-related fields or FAC-C/DAWIA Level I Contracting Certification.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in conducting comprehensive acquisition support activities with a working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).

• Proficiency with VAAR and other acquisition regulations.

• Ability to prepare procurement packages and contract modifications.

• Skilled in research, data analysis, and stakeholder coordination.

• Must have stayed/worked in the US within the last 10 years to successfully pass the VA background investigation and obtain a clearance.

• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.

Why Planate? 

Planate Management Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere.  We Take Care of Our Own; Personally, and Profession. 

Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Medical insurance/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401K plan eligibility upon hire
• Health and Savings Account plan
• Life/AD&D Insurance Coverage
• Short-Term Disability Insurance Coverage
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Offering
• Training and Development
• License/Certification support
• Recognition and Rewards program
• Travel Insurance

We’d love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission!