Senior Contract Specialist/Administrator III (C) - FTA

Nemean Solutions•Washington, DC

About The Position

Nemean Solutions is seeking a Senior Contract Specialist/Administrator III to support the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Office of Acquisition Management (TAD-40). The position is being posted for a potential government contract opportunity and provides senior acquisition expertise across planning, solicitation, evaluation, award support, administration, and closeout for service and commercial requirements. The role advises program officials, Contracting Officers, and Contracting Officer’s Representatives on acquisition strategies, procurement methods, and contractual requirements throughout the acquisition lifecycle. It supports a range of procurement actions and contract types, prepares and reviews acquisition documentation, analyzes acquisition data, and helps maintain accurate contract records and status reporting. The position uses the FAA Enterprise Service Center version of PRISM used by FTA, or a replacement contract writing system. Nemean Solutions offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, sick leave, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, and other benefits. The posted salary range is $90,000–$115,000; actual compensation depends on experience, education, qualifications, contract requirements, and other job-related factors.

Requirements

A BA or BS degree or higher, and/or at least eight years of relevant contracting-field experience.
Federal Acquisition Certification (FAC) Level III and/or FAC Professional.
Senior-level expertise and hands-on experience in federal acquisition operations, procurement laws and regulations, and the full acquisition lifecycle.
Thorough knowledge of firm-fixed-price, fixed-price with economic adjustment, labor-hour, and/or time-and-materials contracts, with experience supporting IDIQs, BPAs, and task, delivery, call, and purchase orders.
Ability to assess complex requirements independently, recommend acquisition strategies, and provide meaningful technical advice to Government customers.
Excellent oral and written communication, customer service, teamwork, and internet research skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel and Google Workspace, including Calendar, Sheets, Chat, Gmail, Docs, Slides, Drive, and Meet.
Ability to sign a nondisclosure certificate before starting work and comply with applicable confidentiality, security, and conflict-of-interest requirements.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and sometimes stressful environment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of cost-type contracts.
Experience with the FAA ESC version of PRISM and federal acquisition reporting tools.

Responsibilities

Advise program officials, Contracting Officers, and Contracting Officer’s Representatives on acquisition strategies, procurement methods, and contractual requirements throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
Support simplified acquisitions and procurements of varying dollar values using firm-fixed-price, fixed-price with economic adjustment, labor-hour, and time-and-materials contracts; support cost-type actions as assigned.
Prepare and review acquisition and solicitation documentation, and support evaluation, award preparation, post-award administration, and contract closeout.
Support IDIQ contracts, BPAs, purchase orders, task orders, delivery orders, call orders, and inter- and intra-agency agreements.
Apply federal acquisition requirements, including FAR Parts 5, 12–16, 37, and 43 and GSAR Subpart 538.71 for Federal Supply Schedules.
Analyze pre-award and post-award data, identify missing information, coordinate with responsible parties, and communicate findings and recommendations to Government staff.
Prepare and enter contractual actions in the FAA Enterprise Service Center version of PRISM used by FTA, or a replacement contract writing system.
Assist with contract and order administration, performance and invoice tracking as applicable, and preparation of modifications for Government review.
Verify acquisition data, support federal reporting, and maintain current action status in shared electronic spreadsheets.
Provide progress information for monthly reporting.
Proofread and edit work products for accuracy, completeness, contractual clarity, and timely delivery, and proactively recommend solutions to acquisition issues.