ISO Contracting Coordinator

JRAD is seeking ISO/Contracting Coordinator candidates for positions to support health technology development initiatives for the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H).

Position Overview

The Contract Coordinator will play a pivotal role in facilitating and coordinating Mission Office- specific Innovative Solutions Openings (ISOs) for ARPA-H. These ISOs enable ARPA-H to fund health-related technology research and development through solicitations designed for cooperative agreements and other transactions, allowing flexibilities beyond the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

Roles/Responsibilities:

Pre-Award Support

• Assist the Contracting Officer in the organization, management, and administration of complex contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, IDIQ Task Orders, and other contractual documents.
• Conduct analysis, data collection, and drafting of records.
• Develop Government prices and terms for analysis.
• Post synopsis and award announcements on the System for Award Management (SAM) and Federal Grants websites.
• Coordinate, assemble, and update electronic and hard copy solicitation, contract, and contract-related files.
• Analyze elements of cost in proposals and coordinate with Offerors or ARPA-H Contracting Officer for clarification.
• Research contractual issues and draft appropriate correspondence for internal and external distribution.
• Assist in the development and review process for Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs) with the Contracting Officer and technical personnel.
• Utilize PRISM to draft contract documents and amendments.

Post-Award Support

• Assist the Contracting Officer in preparing contract modifications, including incremental funding, redirection of effort, performance extensions, and change orders.
• Prepare necessary modifications to clarify scope, specification changes, language ambiguities, and contract clauses.
• Draft stop work orders, cure notices, show cause letters, and termination notices as required.
• Monitor the status of Government property and manage invoicing and payment processes.

Solicitation Support

• Assist in coordinating and administratively managing the entire acquisition process, including activities such as BAAs, Special Notices, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Evaluate proposals and manage the award approval process.
• Ensure all solicitation-related documents are prepared, drafted, and coordinated effectively and are available to appropriate personnel.

Required Skills and Education:

• Experience: 3 plus years' of experience in contract management, preferably within a government or military setting.
• Skills: Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills. Proficiency in using PRISM or similar contract management systems.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a related field is preferred.

Security Clearance:

• The ability to obtain or maintain Public Trust

When you work for JRAD you will never be just a number. We put people before profits!

JRAD is committed to the health and well-being of its employees. We offer more paid time off than the average company upon hire and the following benefits are available to all full-time employees:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical & dependent day care
• Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

JRAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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The JRAD salary range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are many factors considered when determining the compensation provided in an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to position responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and contract terms and conditions.