Contract Specialist

Seneca Holdings•Alexandria, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

White Pine Innovations is seeking a Contract Specialist to support a Department of Defense customer in Alexandria, VA. This role is crucial for conducting highly specialized, mission-critical procurements for the DoD. The Contract Specialist will provide SME-level support across pre-award and post-award contracting functions for complex, non-standard acquisitions, ensuring technical, financial, and regulatory compliance throughout the entire contract lifecycle, from solicitation to closeout.

Requirements

U.S. Citizen with current or ability to obtain DoD Secret Security Clearance
Bachelor’s degree in business, contracting, acquisition, or related field, or equivalent experience
8+ years of government acquisition and contracts experience with full lifecycle expertise across complex programs
Expertise in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) including acquisition planning, source selection, and contract negotiation across multiple contract types (including cost-reimbursement and incentive-based)
Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul and Executive Order 14275
Experience supporting federal procurement or contract administration
Ability to perform price/cost analysis and support negotiations
Familiarity with acquisition lifecycle (pre-award through closeout)
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

Level II Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification
Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) certification through the National Contract Management Association (NCMA)

Responsibilities

Serves as Non-Government Advisor to Contracting Officers, Specialists, or Division
Ability to manage the full contract lifecycle for complex systems and R&D programs, from acquisition planning through closeout
Develops acquisition packages: requirements, market research, cost estimates, SOW/specs, strategy
Prepares/issues solicitations; validate sole-source approvals
Coordinates technical reviews, audits, and pre-award surveys
Assesses proposals for compliance and cost/price reasonableness
Performs cost/price analysis and support/lead negotiations
Supports or recommend contract awards
Monitors performance, schedule, deliverables; resolve issues
Interprets terms; ensures compliance across lifecycle
Assists with closeout/termination and settlement review
Supports protests and claims
Procures for R&D/test/production: services, materials, specialized equipment