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 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.

Created: 2026-04-01