Contracts Coordinator - Industrial Supply/Public Safety Products Distributor – Base Salary to 65k/year – Lanham, MD

• Our client is a full line industrial and safety products distributor.  They have been in business for over 40 years providing public safety products to our nation’s heroes.  They sell all kinds of products like face shields, helmets, laser protective glasses, bomb detection equipment, etc. They are seeking a Contracts Coordinator to be responsible for bids and solicitations as well as the administration of contracts with the Federal Government. The Contracts Coordinator should exhibit strong writing skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to generate creative ideas while working both independently and collaboratively. The successful candidate is expected to be a self-starter, multitasker who works well under pressure, and follows through on tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Manage GSA Schedule

• Develop, manage, and administer the company’s GSA Schedule
• Foster strategic relationships with federal consultants and government acquisition personnel
• Participate in negotiations of contract language, terms and conditions, cost/price, deliverables and schedule requirements
• Assist in identification of new contract opportunities
• Facilitate and participate in providing contractual guidance to internal leadership
• Ensure internal stakeholders use the Schedule correctly
• Manage Bids and Solicitations

• Act as the central point of contact on bids and solicitations
• Analize RFQ’s, RFP’s, and RFI’s to create bid outlines and development plans
• Direct proposal kickoff and debrief meetings when necessary, as well as prepare detailed bid plans, schedules, outlines, and compliance matrices for all phases of bid development
• Manage customer registrations and required paperwork, including the handling of confidential information
• Monitor bid content to ensure compliance to bid requirements and evaluation criteria
• Manage the bid pipeline and track company successes/failures
• Maintain, augment and improve library of reusable components, templates, and processes to reduce response time and improve quality on future bids

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent experience
• Direct experience with federal contracting and a working knowledge of government contracting concepts, including Federal Acquisition Regulations and SAM
• Experience with government competitive procurement processes
• Proficient in all MS Office Applications, including intermediate to advanced Excel knowledge
• Ability to work in a deadline-conscious, results-driven environment
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong communication skills and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Compensation:

• Base salary to 65k/year + Annual Bonus
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401k Program, etc.