Senior Contract Specialist

Stafford Consulting • McLean, VA

5d • $75,000 - $90,000 • Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Minimum 5 years of federal contracting experience
• Ability to obtain HSPD-12 PIV and pass background/security clearance
• FPDS, PRISM, FBMS, SAM.gov, IPP
• Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• SharePoint and other agency-specific platforms
• 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)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with construction and architect-engineer services preferred

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior