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<h1 style="margin-bottom:3px;"><span style="font-size:18pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1f4e79;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Government Contracts & Compliance Specialist</span></span></span></span></span></h1><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Location: </span></b><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Remote (Eastern Time Zone hours required)</span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Travel: </span></b><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Occasional travel may be required</span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Employment Type: </span></b><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Full-Time</span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">About us</span></b></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Management Solutions LLC (MSLLC) is an award-winning management consulting firm specializing in solutions for complex challenges in the public and private sectors. Founded in 2002, MSLLC has been recognized as Small Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Department of Energy, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and is a Top Employer in the Greater Knoxville area.</span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">We foster a collaborative culture where employees are valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow professionally. We seek individuals who think critically, solve complex problems, and contribute to a high-performing organization.</span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Position Summary</span></b></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">The Government Contracts & Compliance Specialist supports the administration and oversight of U.S. Government contracts, subcontracts, pricing activities, and contractor compliance initiatives. Reporting to the Federal Pricing Manager and Senior Contracts Manager, this role spans the full federal contract lifecycle, including proposal support, subcontract management, compliance monitoring, audit readiness, and security-related requirements.</span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">The Specialist also supports Department of Defense (DOD) and Department of Energy (DOE) contractor security requirements, facility clearance administration, and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance activities.</span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Key Responsibilities</span></b></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Contracts, Subcontracts & Proposal Support</span></b></span></span><ul style="margin-bottom:4px;"><li style="margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Administer federal contracts and subcontracts throughout the lifecycle, including pre-award, post-award, modifications, and closeout.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Review solicitations, contract documents, and subcontract agreements to identify risks, reporting requirements, compliance obligations, and flow-down provisions.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Prepare, review, and administer NDAs, teaming agreements, subcontract agreements, purchase orders, and professional services agreements.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Manage subcontract administration activities including change management, deliverable tracking, subcontractor coordination, and records retention.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Collaborate with program managers, finance, procurement, and operations to support contract administration, proposals, pricing, and regulatory compliance.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Assist the Federal Pricing Manager with pricing templates, labor category mapping, subcontractor quote coordination, and estimating support.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Maintain contract files, subcontract records, tracking logs, and documentation per company and federal requirements.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Support GSA Schedule updates, contract reporting, and company registrations as needed.</span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Security, Compliance & Audit Support</span></b></span></span><ul style="margin-bottom:4px;"><li style="margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Support implementation and maintenance of federal contract compliance policies and procedures.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Assist with internal compliance reviews, audit readiness, and responses to government audits and customer assessments.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Coordinate DOD and DOE contractor security requirements and facility clearance administration.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Maintain personnel security, facility clearance, and contractor compliance documentation.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Assist with administrative coordination of CMMC compliance activities in collaboration with the managed enclave provider and internal stakeholders.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Organize and maintain compliance artifacts, policies, procedures, and cybersecurity audit documentation.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Coordinate contractor reporting requirements, certifications, and related regulatory compliance activities.</span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Required Qualifications</span></b></span></span><ul style="margin-bottom:4px;"><li style="margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">U.S. Citizenship required due to federal contract and/or clearance requirements.</span></span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:4px;"><li style="margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Bachelor’s degree in Business, Contracts Management, Finance, Accounting, Legal Studies, or a related field from an accredited institution.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in U.S. Government contracts administration, compliance, subcontract management, pricing support, or procurement.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Experience supporting DOD and/or DOE contracts in a regulated government contracting environment.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Strong working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and DOD/DOE contracting requirements.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Experience with subcontract administration and federal contractor compliance activities.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact professionally across all organizational levels.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).</span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Preferred Qualifications</span></b></span></span><ul style="margin-bottom:4px;"><li style="margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Experience with DOD or DOE facility clearance administration.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Familiarity with CMMC, NIST 800-171, or related cybersecurity compliance frameworks.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Experience supporting federal proposal pricing or estimating activities.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Experience with Unanet or similar government contractor business systems.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">NCMA certification (CCMA, CFCM, or CPCM).</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Experience supporting government-approved purchasing or accounting systems.</span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><strong><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Work Authorization</span></span></strong><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">U.S. Citizenship is required due to federal contract and/or security clearance requirements. </span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Working Conditions </span></span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"> <br>This position is primarily performed in an office environment or a home office setting. Employees will be required to use a computer and other office equipment for extended periods. Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods and operate a computer and standard office equipment. </span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><strong><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: </span></span></strong></span></span><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Management Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is the Law. </span></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Management Solutions is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resources. </span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><strong><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Disclaimer </span></span></strong></span></span><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not a complete list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with it. </span></span></span></span><br><br> <p>Management Solutions LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.</p><p>This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.</p>

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