Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country’s most challenging technical problems.
 
 All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.
 

Riverside Research is seeking a seeking a certified Contract Specialist to support Agreements’ Officers in the solicitation, evaluation, selection, and award of Prototype Other Transaction Agreements as defined by 10 U.S.C. 4022. The position will collaborate with teams of programmers, scientists and engineers, and is based in Mountain View, CA.  This position requires U.S. citizenship. 

• Serve as the subject matter expert for contract and budget related issues, activities, and operations
• Apply knowledge of relevant DoD technology acquisition and research services, as well as commercial best practices, and translate that to develop time-sensitive transition strategies
• Assist with the evaluation and contracting of commercial technologies
• Uses knowledge acquired through extensive on the job experience to develop solicitation documents, create appropriate evaluation factors, review and analyze vendor submissions; is able to appropriately determine award recommendation.
• Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes

• Required:

  • A minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree, 3 years with a Master's degree, a PhD without experience or equivalent experience is typically required for an employee at this level.
  • DoD Contracting Professional Certification or Equivalent
  • Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience as a Contract Specialist; Research & Development Preferred
  • Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
  • Sound written and oral communication skills; the ability to present complex matters clearly and simply; strong organizational skills; the ability to be proactive, take initiative and follow through
  • Demonstrated ability to gather and analyze a variety of data points (qualitative and quantitative) and whittle that information down to the most salient insights for the Portfolio’s business needs.
  • Understand the expectations of supervisors/stakeholders/teammates and develop strong working relationships to achieve shared goals. Build strong relationships with both external candidates and internal business partners
    
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of tools, including SharePoint

  Desired:

  • High level of responsibility, ownership and accountability
  • Detail oriented
  • Capacity to thrive in an innovative culture where autonomy is necessary, and communication is paramount
  • Ability to distill and communicate complex issues for a technical and at times a non-technical audience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI

This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors.

 
Riverside Research Institute is a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, where service to our customers and support of our staff is our overall mission. Riverside is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring.  Riverside offers comprehensive compensation and benefit packages to our employees.
Riverside bases its employment decisions solely on technical experience, qualifications and other job-related criteria related to our organizational purpose as a not-for-profit company, and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran’s status or any other status legally protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.