Founded in 2001, YRCI is a leading professional services firm providing Human Capital, Acquisition Support and Financial Management Services to Government and Commercial customers nationwide. At YRCI, collaborative people and innovative thinking are the driving force behind our growing success. We provide our employees a professional environment in which to find challenging, rewarding work and learning opportunities to allow them to flourish.

Job Title

Contract Specialist III

Location

Arlington, VA US (Primary)

Job Type

Full-time

Position Benefits

As an employee of YRCI working full-time, you are eligible for an attractive benefits package. YRCI’s benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life, short term and long term disability insurance, and a number of supplemental plans. Eligibility begins on YOUR VERY FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT. Our benefits also include a company-sponsored 401(k) plan and flexible spending accounts, to allow you to pay for out of pocket health and dependent care, and save for retirement with pre-tax income. YRCI also has a tuition and professional development reimbursement program. All full-time employees receive 10 paid holidays and a generous paid time off package which begins accruing on your first day of work.

Exemption Type

Exempt

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job Description

YRCI does not enforce a vaccination requirement for our employees. For client-site positions, Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.

• Develop, prepare terms and conditions in proposals related to the award of contracts.
• Negotiate and award contracts, contract modifications, and/or subcontracts.
• Participate in negotiating, awarding, or administer contracts, or the analysis of procurement policies and procedures.
• Administer the terms and conditions of contracts, including such aspects as preparing contract modifications, evaluation of performance under the contract, and contract termination.
• Analyze proposed prices or costs, including such aspects as evaluating technical and audit reports, forecasting price trends, evaluating economic factors, estimating production.
• Evaluate efficiencies and methods of allocating cost through various types of overhead and general and administrative expense.
• Formulate policies and procedures for the acquisition of goods or services; participate in procurement management reviews and contract clearance, or develop positions on claims and protests related to contracts.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and experience with Federal contracting (Department of Defense (DoD) Research and Development (R&D) contracting highly desirable).
• Twelve (12) years of specialized contracting experience
• Active Secret Clearance
• Proof of vaccination card OR proof of a negative COVID test is required (Valid within 72 hours of entry) to enter the building.

We employ people who are driven by excellence, committed to integrity, and inspired by opportunities to achieve positive results.We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. YRCI is an E-Verify employer. As a contractor and subcontractor, YRCI shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability, and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. No sponsorship is available for this position.