Contracting Specialist / PD2 System Administrator

RedS ky is seeking a Contracting Specialist / Procurement Desktop-Defense (PD2) System Administrator to support our Department of Defense (DoD) customer. This position requires a strong background in DoD contracting processes and PD2 system administration. The ideal candidate will possess an active Top-Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and a CompTIA Security+ certification.

Responsibilities :
• Provide end-user support and training on DoD electronic business applications, including the Standard Procurement System (SPS) and related eBusiness applications.
• Ensure the functionality of the contracting infrastructure by managing network credentials and maintaining appropriate system access levels.
• Collaborate with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to develop evaluations, analyses, and ad hoc reports that are data-intensive and critical for mission success.
• Respond to data calls and support all aspects of contracting operations in coordination with the COR.
• Proactively notify the COR of any contract modifications that conflict with DPAP memorandums, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and SOCOM Acquisition Regulation Supplement (SOFARS).
• Perform system administration tasks, including report writing, script execution, and troubleshooting.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with the SPS Helpdesk to escalate and resolve technical issues
• Occasionally provide functional contracting guidance as required.
• Develop custom reports using Cognos, the SPS built-in report-writing tool.
• Monitor and resolve daily error logs and interface issues.
• Provide software upgrade support and assist with Information Assurance (IA) vulnerability remediation and software deployments.

Qualifications :
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 3+ years of related work experience, or equivalent practical experience.
• CompTIA Security+ required
• Experience with DoD Contracting, Acquisition, or Financial Management systems
• Proficiency in Sybase SQL script writing
• Demonstrated ability to support IT applications, including Standard Procurement System (SPS), Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2), Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), Microsoft Office Suite of applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to travel occasionally to DoD sites within the continental United States (CONUS) for system and user support.