Senior Contract Specialist

Job Description

The Senior Contract Specialist provides expert-level acquisition support across highly complex federal procurements. This role manages full lifecycle contracting activities, develops sophisticated acquisition strategies, prepares and refines comprehensive procurement packages, and ensures compliance with the FAR, VAAR, and all applicable federal regulations.

This position requires deep experience supporting both pre-award and post-award contracting actions, with the ability to handle a broad range of procurements including professional services, construction, A / E requirements, and complex healthcare or technical service contracts. The Senior Contract Specialist also provides guidance and leadership to junior acquisition staff, supports stakeholders in refining requirements, and resolves complex contracting issues to meet mission objectives.

• Acquisition Leadership :
  Provides technical leadership and direction across the entire procurement lifecycle, and offers guidance to junior acquisition personnel.
• Regulatory Expertise :
  Applies extensive knowledge of FAR, VAAR, and agency-specific acquisition policies to ensure compliant contracting actions.
• Complex Procurement Development :
  Prepares, reviews, and improves acquisition plans, solicitations, evaluation criteria, price analyses, and award documentation for complex or high-visibility procurements.
• Advanced Contract Development :
  Develops and administers solicitations, contracts, and modifications for a range of acquisition types—including construction, A / E, healthcare services, and other specialized or mission-critical requirements.
• Analytical Support :
  Conducts advanced cost / price analysis, gap analysis, and evaluates technical, market, and pricing data to inform procurement strategy and award decisions.
• Stakeholder Collaboration :
  Works with customers across multiple sites or programs to refine performance requirements, standardize needs, and support enterprise-level acquisition strategies.
• Problem Solving :
  Analyzes complex contracting issues and develops well-supported recommendations or alternative solutions.
• Documentation & Advisory Services :
  Provides advisory support, prepares complete procurement packages, and ensures documentation meets regulatory, policy, and mission requirements.
• Post-Award Support :
  Assists with monitoring contractor performance, processing modifications, resolving performance or payment issues, and supporting contract administration throughout the life of the contract.

• Bachelor’s degree or at least 24 semester hours in fields such as accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organizational management.
• Minimum of five (5) years of recent (within the last seven years) experience supporting complex federal acquisitions , covering both pre-award and post-award activities.
• Demonstrated experience with : FAR and VAAR application;
  Complex service procurements;
  Construction and A / E contracting;
  Development and administration of solicitations, contracts, and modifications;
  Cost / price analysis and evaluation
• Experience should clearly reflect handling of complex or specialized contracting actions.

• FAC-C Level I / II / III or FAC-C (Professional), or
• DAWIA Level III in Contracting, or
• Equivalent commercial training demonstrating completion of certification-level coursework.

• Deep understanding of the federal acquisition lifecycle, regulations, and complex procurement processes.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and provide technical direction to junior contracting personnel.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate technical data, pricing, and cost elements and conduct gap and risk analyses.
• Skill in developing and refining solicitations, performance requirements, evaluation criteria, and acquisition documentation for complex requirements.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders to clarify requirements, standardize needs, and support enterprise acquisition strategies.
• Strong judgment with the ability to identify contracting risks and propose actionable solutions.
• Excellent writing, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to support contractor performance monitoring and address issues related to changes, claims, or payments.
• Capacity to independently prepare complete, compliant procurement packages aligned with policy, regulation, and mission needs.

Consistent, full-time work expected Monday – Friday, eight hours per day in a focused and fast-paced environment.

Americans with Disabilities Specifications

Work involves regular computer use, including typing, reading from a screen, and participating in virtual meetings. Individuals may choose to sit or stand as preferred in their home office environment.

Remote / home office with reliable internet access and a setup…