Senior Contract Specialist
$80,000 - $92,500 per year
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SENIORITY
Lead
SALARY
$80,000 - $92,500 per year
About the role
- Lead and manage end-to-end acquisition lifecycle activities, from planning through contract closeout
- Perform price and cost analysis to evaluate proposals and support negotiation strategies
- Interpret and apply FAR, DFARS, and DoD acquisition policies to ensure compliance
- Provide expert advisory support to program offices on acquisition strategies and contract execution
- Conduct complex problem-solving and fact-finding analysis to resolve procurement challenges
- Develop, review, and manage contract documentation, solicitations, and modifications
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure acquisition alignment with mission goals
- Support implementation of new acquisition initiatives, policies, and process improvements
- Utilize acquisition systems and tools to manage procurement data and reporting
- Qualifications & Required Skills
- Clearance Required: active Public Trust clearance
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, law, or related fields
- Minimum 10 years of Federal procurement experience, including at least 5 years as a Federal Government employee (1102 series or equivalent) and 5 additional years supporting Federal acquisitions in a similar role (Federal or contractor)
- Expert-level knowledge of Federal and DoD acquisition regulations, including FAR, DFARS, and applicable policies, directives, and procedures
- Strong experience in price and cost analysis, including evaluating proposals, assessing historical data, and developing negotiation positions
- Proven ability to handle complex acquisition issues, perform detailed analysis, and implement effective resolution strategies
- Demonstrated capability to provide senior-level advisory support, including technical guidance, policy interpretation, and stakeholder coordination
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, and Adobe Acrobat
- Hands-on experience with Integrated Acquisition Environment (IAE) and DoD Acquisition Systems
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills in a highly regulated Federal contracting environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop clear documentation and present complex information effectively
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (Healthcare benefits are 100% employer-paid for employees only)
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (Flexible/Combined PTO, Bereavement Leave, 11 Company Paid Holidays)401K Retirement Plan with employer match
- Professional Development Training Reimbursement
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