Mid-Level Contract Closeout Specialist
QinetiQCompany Overview: We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR). QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend. Why Join QinetiQ US? If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives. Position Overview: Join us in our fast-paced support to develop, advance, and sustain weapon systems for the U.S. Space Force (USSF) and its mission partners. You will be joining a team of personnel with experience and an in-depth understanding of the environments that include ground, near-space, space, and any system that operates in those environments to meet current and projected strategic, operational, and tactical needs for the Department of War (DoW). QinetiQ is a mission-led innovation company that works with the USSF and DoW to design, develop, field, and maintain requirements essential to national security and the survivability of the warfighter. We are seeking a Mid-Level Contracts Closeout Specialist with expertise in performing contract closeouts. The ideal candidate will have experience ensuring delivery/inspection/acceptance of contractual end items. This position requires an individual who can work closely with technical teams, stakeholders, and partners to ensure program success. Responsibilities: Assist the Government to execute source selections subject to FAR 9.505-4, which can include but are not limited to coordinating functional meeting requests, developing source selection documentation, and reviewing and drafting proposal evaluations. Provide contract and subcontract management support. Assist Government Contracting Officers and contract specialists in executing various contracting actions, to include advising on requests for proposals, technical evaluations, contract negotiation, contract administration, and contract execution. Provide contracts guidance and determinations and technical and operational leadership for the program and business management teams. Advise management on contractual rights and obligations, risk avoidance and mitigation, strategy, and problem solving. Advise and assist on management of existing IDIQ contracts and with development and execution of acquisition strategies for any such follow-on efforts. Required Qualifications: Bachelors Degree TS/SCI Eligibility; #qinetiqclearedjob 5+ years of federal contracting experience, including at least 3 years of contract closeout for a Department of War customer. Working knowledge of FAR 4.804 and DFARS 204.804 closeout procedures, including the closeout time standards and the quick-closeout procedures under FAR 42.708. Experience reconciling contract funds, de-obligating excess funds, and resolving unliquidated obligations. Experience coordinating with …