Senior Contract Specialist

Job Title: Contract Specialist

 Location: Remote CONUS
 Contract Type: Non-personal services, full-time (40 hours/week)
 Period of Performance: Base year + four option years + potential 6-month extension

Position Overview
 The Contract Specialist provides acquisition support for large-scale design, construction, and transportation projects. This role supports cradle-to-grave contracting functions under the guidance of a federal Contracting Officer, including acquisition planning, solicitation development, source selection, award processing, contract administration, and closeout.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct acquisition planning and market research in coordination with project teams and Contracting Officer

Prepare and issue solicitations, amendments, and Requests for Proposals/Quotes

Support source selection activities, cost/price analysis, and negotiation documentation

Draft award packages and distribute final contract documentation

Maintain electronic contract files and resolve payment or wage determination issues

Process contract modifications, evaluate contractor proposals, and document negotiations

Prepare closeout documentation and ensure compliance with FAR, DIAR, and agency policies

Minimum Qualifications

Education (must meet one of the following):

Completion of an accredited 4-year bachelor’s degree with a major in any field; or

Contracting/Acquisition/Procurement experience of at least 20 years; or

Completion of 24 semester hours in Business in any combination of the following disciplines: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management; and

Possession of Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Professional or equivalent (e.g., DAWIA Level II/III)

A bachelor’s degree in any of the listed business disciplines satisfies both the degree and 24 semester hour requirement when paired with FAC-C Professional or equivalent certification.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of federal contracting experience

Experience with construction and architect-engineer services preferred

Ability to obtain HSPD-12 PIV and pass background/security clearance

Systems and Tools

FPDS, PRISM, FBMS, SAM.gov, IPP

Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

SharePoint and other agency-specific platforms

Work Environment and Compliance

Remote work setup; contractor provides home office equipment

Core hours: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM Mountain Time, Monday–Friday

No work on federal holidays

Contractor personnel must clearly identify as non-government (e.g., email signature, badge, directory listings)

No access to government vehicles, internal HR services, or employee-only events

Security and Training Requirements

Completion of IT Security Awareness training upon onboarding and annually

Signed Rules of Behavior and confidentiality agreements

Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12)