Contract Specialist

CACI • Washington, DC

31d • Onsite

About The Position

Join a mission‑driven team supporting the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). As a Contract Specialist, you will play a critical role in managing cradle‑to‑grave procurement actions that directly support public transportation programs nationwide. You’ll apply your acquisition expertise in a collaborative environment where your work helps strengthen federal transit initiatives and improve mobility across the country.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, or higher degree.
• More than eight (8+) years of experience in federal acquisition lifecycle management.
• At least a Federal Acquisition Certification (FAC) Level III training or an equivalency.
• Knowledge and experience with Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), and orders (task, delivery, call and purchase).
• Experience in FAR‑based acquisition approaches under time‑sensitive requirements.
• Effectively communicate phases of the acquisition lifecycle to stakeholders to prevent delays or bottlenecks in the process.
• Participates as an active team member, assesses contractual requirements, and provides meaningful recommendations even if unsolicited.
• Ability to effectively manage procurements throughout the entire acquisition lifecycle.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook) and MSProject.

Nice To Haves

• Previous financial management experience working with the DOT or FTA, specifically experience with ESC.
• Proficiency in PowerBI and generating dashboards to visualize acquisition lifecycle phases.
• Experience and knowledge of Cost Type contracts.

Responsibilities

• Support the full federal acquisition lifecycle, including acquisition planning & pre award support.
• Manage cradle to grave procurement actions from initial planning through award and administration.
• Provide oversight, guidance, and acquisition expertise to stakeholders on simplified acquisitions, small and large dollar procurements, and varied contract types (Labor Hour, FFP, FP EPA, cost type, etc.).
• Conduct analysis of pre award data, identifying missing information, coordinating with appropriate points of contact, and reporting findings to the Government in a timely manner.
• Communicate acquisition lifecycle phases to stakeholders to prevent delays or bottlenecks.
• Create, edit, and coordinate acquisition requirements and contract administration documents.
• Prepare and enter contractual actions into FTA’s contract writing system (currently ESC PRISM).
• Ensure document consistency, technical accuracy, proper formatting, and adherence to DOT and FTA documentation standards.
• Assist with call orders, task orders, contract performance monitoring, invoice tracking (as applicable), and preparation of contractual modifications.
• Perform post award analysis and data verification and contribute to federal reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate knowledge management records in an accessible online environment.
• Participate as an active team member, assess contractual requirements, and provide meaningful recommendations, including unsolicited ones.
• Effectively manage procurements across all phases of the acquisition lifecycle.

Benefits

• flexible time off benefit
• robust learning resources
• comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

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