Senior Contract Specialist/Administrator III (C) - FTA

NEMEAN SOLUTIONS LLC•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). This position is 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 types and contract vehicles, prepares and reviews acquisition documentation, analyzes acquisition data, and assists with administration, reporting, and closeout. The specialist also prepares and enters contractual actions in 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 plans, paid time off, sick leave, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match. The company is a Veteran-friendly and Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified Employer and provides equal employment opportunity.

Requirements

A BA or BS degree, a higher degree, and/or at least eight years of relevant experience in the contracting field.
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 FFP, fixed-price with economic adjustment, LH, and/or T&M 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 verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with 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 at times 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 (COs), and Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs) 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 (FFP), fixed-price with economic adjustment, labor-hour (LH), and time-and-materials (T&M) 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/intra-agency agreements (IAAs).
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 (ESC) 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.
Provide proactive recommendations to resolve acquisition issues.