Junior Contract Specialist
About The Position
White Pine Innovations is seeking a Junior 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 position offers specialized support across pre-award and post-award contracting functions for complex, non-standard acquisitions, ensuring compliance from solicitation through closeout. The company is part of the Seneca Nation Group (SNG), which is Seneca Holdings’ federal government contracting business. SNG's portfolio includes multiple subsidiaries participating in the Small Business Administration 8(a) program. White Pine Innovations emphasizes a collaborative work environment and culture that supports the mission of providing financial and non-financial benefits back to the members of the Seneca Nation.
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
- 3+ years of government acquisition experience with full lifecycle expertise across complex programs
- Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and contracting principles
- Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul and Executive Order 14275
- Experience supporting federal procurement or contract administration (internship or entry-level acceptable)
- 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
- Desired training certs: 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
- Supports a broad variety of acquisition and contract management related tasks
- 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
- Supports the management of contracts: modifications, options, documentation
- 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
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Benefits and perks
- Flexible work-life balance
- Professional development opportunities
- Performance and recognition programs
- Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
- Voluntary benefit programs (critical illness, hospital, and accident)
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Retirement 401K plan
- Competitive health and welfare benefits
- Paid leave programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
