Senior Contract Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Lead and assist in acquisition activities throughout the federal procurement lifecycle, encompassing pre-award, award, post-award, and closeout functions.

• Review, draft, negotiate, and manage contracts, subcontracts, task orders, and modifications to contracts.

• Prepare and sustain acquisition documentation and contract files in compliance with relevant regulations and organizational practices.

• Ensure that contract actions adhere to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other relevant acquisition standards.

• Develop and enhance acquisition plans, solicitation packages, evaluation criteria, procurement documentation, and recommendations for award.

• Provide support for proposal evaluations, source selections, and the development of acquisition strategies.

• Analyze procurement requirements and offer recommendations that align with program objectives and regulatory guidelines.

• Assist in procurement management reviews, contract clearances, and activities related to acquisition planning.

• Conduct cost and price analyses, assess technical and audit reports, evaluate market conditions, and support decisions based on best-value acquisitions.

• Analyze labor rates, direct and indirect costs, economic factors, pricing trends, and other financial data relevant to procurement actions.

• Formulate recommendations regarding pricing strategies, negotiation positions, and approaches to acquisition.

• Aid in negotiations concerning contract terms, pricing, claims, protests, delivery schedules, and modifications to contracts.

• Interpret contract requirements and provide guidance to stakeholders on contractual obligations, compliance needs, risks, and strategies for mitigation.

• Keep up-to-date with statutory, regulatory, and policy changes that impact federal contracting.

• Review contractor performance, deliverables, schedules, and financial targets to ensure that contractual requirements are met.

• Assist in performance assessments and periodic reviews of contractor execution and contract outcomes.

• Identify performance risks and propose corrective actions.

• Monitor contract performance metrics and assist in reporting activities related to contractual and financial goals.

• Act as a primary contact for contractual matters involving government customers, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and vendors.

• Collaborate with program management, finance, legal, and executive leadership to ensure alignment of contractual actions with business and program goals.

• Support contractor and subcontractor management throughout the contract lifecycle.

• Provide expert consultation in contracting, acquisition recommendations, and business analysis to project leadership and stakeholders.

• Develop reports, assessments, and recommendations to support contractual, financial, and operational objectives.

• Engage with senior government officials, contractor leadership, and program stakeholders regarding acquisition strategies, contract execution, and program performance.

• Aid in project reviews and propose improvements to acquisition outcomes, contract performance, and overall program effectiveness.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Business Administration, Contract Management, Public Administration, Finance, Economics, Acquisition Management, Supply Chain Management, Law, or a related field.

• A minimum of ten (10) years of recent experience in federal contracting, particularly in acquisition and contract administration activities.

• Proven experience supporting all phases of the federal acquisition lifecycle, including both pre-award and post-award activities.

• Familiarity with multiple contract types, such as Fixed Price (FFP), Cost-Reimbursement, and Time & Materials (T&M) contracts.

• Current or recent experience as a Contract Specialist.

• Experience must be directly related to federal contracting activities.

• FAC-C Level II certification or equivalent DAWIA Contracting Certification.

• In-depth understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and federal procurement practices.

• Strong knowledge of contract administration, acquisition planning, solicitation development, source selection support, and procurement compliance.

• Knowledge of contracting procedures, contract types, pricing methodologies, incentive structures, and procurement strategies.

• Experience in evaluating contract language, identifying contractual risks, and recommending mitigation strategies.

• Strong analytical skills, including cost and price analysis, risk assessment, procurement strategy evaluation, and business analysis.

• Capability to independently manage multiple acquisition actions and competing priorities.

• Excellent negotiation skills and experience in developing strategies for complex procurement actions.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey contractual concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet critical deadlines.

• High attention to detail and a commitment to quality, compliance, and audit readiness.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and appropriately escalate contracting issues when necessary.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

• Experience with contract lifecycle management systems and acquisition management tools.

• Familiarity with financial and project management systems used in federal contracting environments.

• Consistent, full-time work expected Monday through Friday, eight hours per day.

• Primarily remote professional home office with reliable internet connectivity.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• Group Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.

• 401K with company match.

• Paid Time Off and Holidays.

• Supplemental Benefits.

• Alternative work schedules may be approved based on program requirements.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.