Senior Contract Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Delivers thorough acquisition planning assistance for supplies, services, professional services, information technology, and intricate procurement needs.

• Engages in the development of acquisition strategies and planning for procurement milestones.

• Conducts market research using SAM.gov, GSA, SBA resources, industry databases, and various agency acquisition tools.

• Creates and assesses acquisition packages to ensure they are complete, accurate, and comply with regulations.

• Offers guidance to customers on procurement requirements, acquisition strategies, performance work statements, statements of work, independent government cost estimates, and evaluation criteria.

• Evaluates acquisition documentation to ensure adherence to FAR, VAAR, and agency guidelines.

• Aids Contracting Officers with solicitations, amendments, award documents, and source selection documentation.

• Facilitates source selection processes, cost and price analysis, negotiation documentation, acquisition decision documentation, and award recommendations.

• Assists in contract administration, modifications, option exercises, and closeout procedures.

• Reviews contractor performance data and contributes to performance management efforts.

• Supports tracking of procurement actions, reporting, contract file management, acquisition analytics, procurement metrics, and management summaries.

• Acts as Contractor Team Lead for personnel supporting contract activities.

• Provides technical advice, training, mentoring, and supervision to assigned acquisition staff.

• Ensures the consistency, quality, and punctuality of contractor deliverables.

• Coordinates staffing, onboarding, personnel replacement efforts, and continuity of operations.

• Serves as the primary liaison between Contractor management and Government personnel.

• Oversees contract performance metrics and quality assurance requirements.

• Reviews and authorizes Monthly Activity Reports, Quarterly Activity Reports, and personnel status updates.

⛳️ Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of Federal acquisition laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Extensive familiarity with FAR, VAAR, RFO FAR, and Federal procurement processes.

• Advanced expertise in acquisition planning, source selection, contract administration, and development of procurement strategies.

• Proven ability to analyze complex acquisition challenges and propose effective procurement solutions.

• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.

• Significant experience managing large and varied Federal acquisition portfolios worth billions of dollars.

• Capability to lead teams spread across different locations and manage multiple acquisition priorities concurrently.

• Proficient in technical writing, analysis, and review of procurement documentation.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Supportive work environment that values collaboration and innovation.