Principal Contract Specialist

DJS Financial Services LLC is seeking a highly experienced Principal Contract Specialist / Program Manager to provide senior-level federal acquisition support, program oversight, and on-site contract management.

The successful candidate will possess extensive knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, complex procurement processes, contract administration, and government supervisory practices. This individual will serve as the senior contracting subject matter expert and DJS's on-site contract manager, responsible for coordinating daily contract operations, overseeing assigned personnel, ensuring quality performance, and maintaining effective communication with government representatives and corporate leadership.

This position requires demonstrated leadership, advanced acquisition expertise, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a federal contracting environment.

• Provide expert-level acquisition support throughout the federal procurement lifecycle, including acquisition planning, solicitation development, evaluation, award, administration, modifications, and closeout.
• Support complex procurements involving commercial and non-commercial supplies and services, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, and task and delivery orders.
• Interpret and apply the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and applicable acquisition policies and procedures.
• Review procurement documentation for regulatory compliance, accuracy, completeness, and quality.
• Provide technical guidance on acquisition strategies, contract requirements, procurement risks, and contract administration.
• Support the preparation and review of acquisition plans, statements of work, contract modifications, and related documentation.
• Utilize government contract writing and acquisition systems to manage procurement activities and maintain accurate records.

• Serve as DJS's designated on-site contract manager, with authority to represent the company in day-to-day contract operations within delegated authority.
• Oversee daily contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, established procedures, and performance standards.
• Coordinate employee assignments, workload distribution, and staffing priorities.
• Monitor employee attendance, timekeeping compliance, and completion of assigned responsibilities.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of work products and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Maintain communication with government representatives and DJS corporate leadership regarding performance, staffing, and operational concerns.
• Identify operational risks and recommend process improvements to enhance contract performance.
• Support employee performance evaluations, coaching, and professional development.

• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and training to contracting personnel.
• Develop and deliver training materials, job aids, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Review complex acquisition documentation and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Promote consistency in acquisition practices and compliance with applicable federal regulations.
• Assist personnel with resolving complex procurement and contract administration issues.

Applicants must meet all of the following minimum qualifications. Each requirement must be clearly documented on the applicant's resume.

Minimum of eight (8) years of government contracting experience that includes all of the following:

• Commercial supplies and services.
• Non-commercial supplies and services.
• IDIQ contracts.
• Task and delivery orders.

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