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Contract Specialist National Park Service
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Contract Specialist – National Park Service (NPS)
Denver Service Center (DSC)
Remote | Full-Time | Non-Personal Services
Remote | Full-Time | Non-Personal Services
Cornerstone Signals & Cyber Technologies LLC seeks highly experienced Contract Specialists to support the National Park Service (NPS), Denver Service Center (DSC), in delivering full lifecycle acquisition support for large-scale design and construction projects nationwide.
This role directly supports high-volume, high-visibility construction and A-E contracting actions and requires demonstrated expertise under FAR Part 36 – Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts, as well as associated FAR Parts 15, 19, 22, and 52.
The position operates in a fully remote environment and requires the ability to independently manage complex acquisition actions while maintaining strict compliance with DOI, DIAR, and NPS acquisition regulations.
Clearance / Access Requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential
- Successful completion of required federal background investigation
- Completion of mandatory IT Security Awareness Training prior to system access and annually thereafter
- Ability to comply with DOI security policies and Rules of Behavior
Core Responsibilities
The Contract Specialist performs cradle-to-grave contracting support for construction and architect-engineer requirements supporting multi-million-dollar NPS design, construction, and transportation projects.
Acquisition Planning & Market Research (FAR Parts 7, 10, 19, 36)
- Conduct comprehensive market research specific to construction and A-E services
- Support development of Individual Acquisition Plans and acquisition strategies
- Determine appropriate contract type (FFP, IDIQ, MATOC, etc.) for construction/A-E actions
- Apply socioeconomic and small business set-aside analysis consistent with FAR Part 19
- Prepare pre-solicitation documentation in PRISM and related DOI systems
- Support public posting in SAM.gov
Special emphasis is placed on acquisition planning for:
- Design-bid-build construction projects
- Construction task order contracts
- A-E qualifications-based selections (Brooks Act compliance)
- Multi-award task order construction vehicles
Solicitation Development (FAR Parts 14, 15, 36)
- Prepare and issue IFBs, RFPs, and RFQs for construction and A-E projects
- Draft construction and A-E specific provisions, clauses, and wage determinations
- Ensure proper application of FAR 36.6 procedures for architect-engineer services
- Coordinate technical inquiries and amendment development
- Review proposals and bids for responsiveness and responsibility
Evaluation & Source Selection (FAR Part 15 & FAR 36.6)
- Support qualifications-based selection procedures for A-E contracts
- Participate in technical evaluation panel coordination
- Assist with best-value tradeoff documentation
- Perform cost and price analysis for construction and design services
- Obtain certified or other than certified cost and pricing data as required
- Prepare negotiation memoranda and price negotiation documentation
Award & Post-Award Administration (FAR Parts 36, 43, 52)
- Prepare award packages for CO signature
- Maintain electronic official contract files
- Process construction contract modifications and change orders
- Support equitable adjustments and negotiations
- Review certified payrolls for compliance with Davis-Bacon and DOL wage determinations
- Resolve invoice and payment issues in FBMS
- Process closeout documentation in accordance with FAR 4.804
System Use & Reporting
- Perform contracting actions within PRISM, FPDS-NG, and FBMS
- Generate workload, obligation, and small business performance reports
- Support tracking of over 500 purchase requisitions and 2,000+ invoices annually
Performance Expectations
Performance aligns with the DSC Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP):
- Deliver assignments on time with minimal correction
- Maintain high documentation accuracy and compliance
- Demonstrate independent problem-solving
- Communicate professionally and effectively
Required Qualifications
Education (One of the Following)
- Bachelor’s degree in any field; or
- 20 years of contracting/acquisition experience; or
- 24 semester hours in business-related coursework plus FAC-C Professional or DAWIA equivalent certification
Mandatory Experience
- Minimum 5 years federal government contracting experience
- Minimum 5 years construction contracting experience
- Minimum 3 years architect-engineer (A-E) contracting experience
- Demonstrated expertise applying FAR Part 36
- Experience with Davis-Bacon compliance and wage determinations
- Experience supporting design and construction programs
Technical Skills
- PRISM, FPDS-NG, FBMS experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of FAR, DIAR, and federal procurement procedures
- Ability to prepare complete acquisition documentation with minimal revision
- Strong cost/price analysis capability
- Excellent written acquisition documentation skills
Work Requirements
- Remote performance aligned to Mountain Time
- Core availability between 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Mountain Time
- Full-time, 40 hours per week
- No travel required
- Professional, interruption-free home office environment
This is a remote position.
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