Contract Specialist
Listed on 2026-07-09
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Government
Financial Analyst -
Business
Business Administration, Financial Analyst
Overview
Contract Specialist (Onsite – Andrews Air Force Base, MD).
Clearance Required:
T1 Public Trust.
We are seeking two experienced Senior Contract Specialists to support the 316th Contracting Squadron at Andrews Air Force Base. These roles require cradle-to-grave acquisition support, including pre-award, award, and post-award contracting activities in accordance with FAR, DFARS, and agency policies.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute directly to mission-critical acquisition and contracting functions in a high-impact DoD environment.
Key Responsibilities- Assist with market research, solicitation drafting, proposal evaluations, contract awards, administration, and closeout
- Support acquisition planning and documentation development (RFPs, SOWs, PWSs)
- Contribute to source selection processes including LPTA and Best Value Trade-Off evaluations
- Draft acquisition artifacts such as ASP briefings, acquisition plans, and clearance documents under supervision
- Participate in Multi-Functional Teams (MFTs) and coordinate with Mission Partners
- Conduct basic price and cost analysis to support procurement decisions
- Maintain accurate and compliant contract files and document repositories
- Update contract trackers using MS Excel, Access, and Power Point
- Assist in facilitating COR appointments, training tracking, and certification updates
- Support delivery of acquisition training briefings to internal and external stakeholders
- Active T1 Public Trust
- Minimum of 5 years of federal or DoD contracting experience, including cradle-to-grave acquisition support
- Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DFARS
- Bachelor’s Degree with 24 business credit hours from an accredited institution
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- FAC-C or DAWIA Contracting Certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
- Experience supporting Air Force or other DoD agencies in a contracting role
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work effectively in a team-based government environment
Onsite at Andrews Air Force Base, Monday through Friday
Core hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (+/- 1.5 hour flex)
Federal holidays off; occasional need to adjust based on mission needs
CEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We conduct background checks and maintain a drug-free workplace.
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