Mid Contract Specialist
About The Position
The Mid Contract Specialist conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and administration of major contracts or subcontracts for Department of Defense and civilian agencies. The role analyzes estimates of service, material, equipment, and production costs; monitors company performance against proposals; and reviews contract terms to ensure compliance with legal requirements, customer specifications, and government regulations. The position also prepares reports and analyses and may provide work leadership for lower-level employees. The role provides acquisition management support, including developing and updating acquisition documentation for ACAT programs, engaging with customers, planning and managing documentation, assessing program risks, and supporting milestone readiness. The specialist prepares reports, briefings, and point papers with analysis on program progress, budgets, contract compliance, and quality, and coordinates with peers and senior military and civilian staff. The position is hybrid, with 2–3 days onsite at the customer location in Stafford, Virginia, and travel requirements of up to 20%.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 4 years of acquisition experience, preferably in a systems acquisition environment or with DoD programs.
- Experience with Marine Corps Systems Command program structures.
- Ability to manage work teams, meet schedules, and oversee quality compliance.
- Ability to work independently and in small teams to meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with FAR/DFARS rules.
- Familiarity with Contract Data Requirements List creation, management, and verification on current and future contracts.
- Familiarity with Future Years Defense Program policies and practices.
- Familiarity with DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution and Program Objective Memorandum cycles.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- DAWIA certification, such as Program Management or Life Cycle Logistics.
- Proficiency with MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Responsibilities
- Prepare proposals and negotiate and administer major contracts or subcontracts for DoD and civilian agencies and departments.
- Analyze estimates of service, material, equipment, and production costs.
- Monitor company performance against the original proposal and review contract terms for compliance with legal requirements, customer specifications, and government regulations.
- Prepare special reports and analyses as required.
- Direct the development, revision, and updating of acquisition documentation for ACAT programs, including acquisition strategies and plans, acquisition plan baselines, life cycle sustainment plans, material fielding plans, IUID, and disposal plans.
- Provide professional acquisition management support to DoD and civilian agencies and departments.
- Engage with customers and manage documentation planning.
- Identify and assess program risks, including cost, schedule, and technical risks.
- Recommend actions regarding milestone compliance and validate readiness status.
- Develop reports, briefings, and point papers, with supporting analysis on program progress, budgets, contract compliance, and quality.
- Engage with peers and senior military and civilian staff to complete action items and support assignments.
- Manage work teams, meet schedules, and oversee quality compliance.
- May provide work leadership for lower-level employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
